Brighton Orpheus Choir joins forces with Bellot Ensemble for a performance of Handel’s Messiah, one of the most iconic works in the choral tradition.

Written in 1741, this timeless oratorio brings to life the story of Christ’s birth, passion and resurrection through music of remarkable drama and beauty.

Expect joyful choruses, expressive solos and radiant playing on period instruments, all within the atmospheric setting of St John’s Church.

Bellot Ensemble, known for their energetic and passionate performances, bring their ‘Cupid’s Ground Bass’ programme to the Waltham Forest Concert Society! This concert is themed around their debut album of the same title, exploring the extremities of love, through the groundbreaking works of 17th-century Italy, highlighting both the vocal and instrumental innovations of the time. The concert will include not only some of the most beautiful arias from this period sung by the incredibly talented singers, soprano Lucine Musaelian and tenor Kieran White, but also the groups own instrumental diminutions and arrangements, often over the wonderful ‘ground bass’ themes, popular at this time. The interweaving of voices and instruments will be complemented by purely instrumental works from composers who continually inspire and surprise us with their depth and creativity. 

Programme details TBC closer to the date.