The Hanover Band, one of the finest period instrument orchestras in the UK, returns to Kings Place with their much-loved seasonal presentation of Handel’s Messiah.

Under the direction of Andrew Arthur, The Hanover Band and Choir return with guest soloists for their ever-fresh rendition of Handel’s Messiah. Handel composed his masterpiece, Messiah, in just 24 days. The text, by Charles Jennens, gave Handel inspiration for some of this most enduring music. In three parts, it deals with prophecies of the coming of Christ and His birth in Part 1, His death in Part II, and the Kingdom of Heaven in Part III.

The final movement in part II, the Hallelujah Chorus, with its three simply stated lines of text between the exclamation of ‘Hallelujah!’ has been called the most well-known single item of classical music. When King George II stood during the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus, he started a tradition that is still continued today.

”Strings are gleaming and engaged, their woodwind sublime, their brass bright and flexible, their percussion alert…” – Independent On Sunday

The performance will last approximately 2hrs 30 mins including an interval.