SINGALONG WITH THE CBSO: HANDEL'S MESSIAH

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Sunday 3 February 2013 at 7.00pm

Symphony Hall, Birmingham +44 (0)121 345 0600

Simon Halsey  conductor
CBSO Chorus  

Handel: Messiah - Choruses and selected arias Listen on Spotify

The Hallelujah Chorus, For Unto us a Child is Born… It’s not hard to see why Handel’s Messiah is an all-time favourite, packed with instantly recognisable and distinctly hummable tunes from Britain’s favourite adopted German. Whether you’re an old hand or have always listened to this great work and wanted to join in, don’t miss the chance to rehearse and perform it with renowned chorus director Simon Halsey, in the magnificent surroundings of Symphony Hall.

Special prices apply: Singer £22* / Singer incl. score hire £29* Audience £12 (Choir Stalls) / £9 (Grand Tier). NB seats are unreserved in these areas. If you’re singing, please book in advance by telephone or in person to tell the Box Office your voice type.

* Information for singers: rehearsals start at 1.30pm; further details will be sent with singer tickets. Scores: we will be using the Watkins Shaw edition. To hire a score with Simon Halsey’s rehearsal markings, please purchase the all-inclusive Singer & Score Hire ticket when booking. NB If you’re not bringing your own score, pre-booking of score hire via this ticket is essential. Pre-booked scores can be collected on the day from 12.30pm by showing your score ticket.

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