On December 14 at 7.30pm, St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church will reverberate with the glorious sounds of Handel’s Messiah.
Presented by Music for Galway in association with Resurgam and directed by Mark Duley, Galway Messiah is a new approach to presenting Handel’s seasonal oratorio, born right here in Galway.
It has been 10 years since the Messiah was performed in the wonderful space that is St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and, with kind sponsorship by Lifes2Good Foundation, both Music for Galway and Resurgam are delighted to be able to bring Messiah back.
Speaking about the performance, Mark Duley, Artistic Director of Resurgam, said, “I look forward to directing over 150 singers and musicians in this truly cross-community production of Handel’s Messiah, including Galway’s Resurgam and soloists, chamber choir Collegium and baroque instrumental ensemble Vespera.”
“Providing an opportunity also for Galway’s rich heritage of amateur singers to share the stage with this stellar line-up of professionals, St. Nicholas’ Singers and a children’s choir drawn from the community throughout Galway will bring this uniquely Galway performance to life.”
Speaking about the importance of Galway Messiah in their 44th International Concert Season, BREATHE, Music for Galway’s CEO Anna Lardi said, “Galway Messiah is one of the indisputable highlights of Music for Galway’s 44th International Concert Season, BREATHE, which focuses on the voice.”
“We are thrilled to present this project as it really fits into so many aspects of our work. Working with Resurgam and Mark Duley guarantees that artistically, this production will be top notch.”
“At the same time, we can offer many in the community the rewarding experience of participating in the performance. The local aspect also feeds into our sustainability strategy as it allows us to minimise flying in soloists and musicians.”
Premium tickets (limited) are €40 with a concession for those over 66 at €36; Standard tickets are priced at €30, with a concession at €27.
Solidarity tickets (children, full-time students, recipients of job seeker, disability and carers’ allowance, people seeking refugee status) are available at €15.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.musicforgalway.ie or by phone 091 705962.
