Handel's Messiah with the CBSO
The City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus invite us behind the scenes as they rehearse Handel’s iconic choral masterpiece. With chorus director Simon Halsey and conductor John Butt.
The City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus and Orchestra take us behind the scenes at Symphony Hall in Birmingham, inviting us to listen in as they rehearse Handel’s iconic choral masterpiece: Messiah. The CBSO’s chorus director Simon Halsey rehearses and prepares the chorus to hand over to conductor John Butt for performance. Countertenor Reginald Mobley talks about the emotional control required to sing some of the most moving arias in classical music. And altos Louise Davis and Jeanette Wong from the chorus describe the listening skills and stamina needed to bring this marathon tour de force to life.
Produced by Rosie Boulton for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Audio Cardiff
Photo credit: Andrew Fox
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- Mon 29 Aug 2022 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 29 Aug 2022 21:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4