What’s being performed
«Mr Handel's Christmas Story» is a musical retelling of Christmas, featuring some of the most famous works by Georg Friedrich Händel. According to Palau de la Música, the programme includes excerpts from Messiah and other major oratorios by the composer, adapted to recount the Nativity story. The English version of the presentation notes that the pieces have been rearranged and given new texts to shape this narrative.
The ensemble’s own sources describe it as a «new» oratorio designed to celebrate Christmas and introduce young audiences to some of Händel’s finest music.
Who’s performing
Gabrieli Roar performs «Mr Handel's Christmas Story» under the direction of Paul McCreesh, Gabrieli’s artistic director and the creator of the programme. The project has also toured British cathedrals such as Truro and Coventry.
Where and when
The concert takes place in the Iturbi Hall, the main auditorium of Palau de la Música. Palau notes that its programme may be subject to changes. Check how to get there on the Palau de la Música venue page.
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