Handel

Messiah at Royal Albert Hall

5 December

Hallelujah! For one night only, experience the power of Handel’s sacred masterpiece at the Royal Albert Hall. 

Transferring direct from our Autumn Season, listen to the exceptional sound of the Glyndebourne Chorus and Glyndebourne Sinfonia, with world-class soloists, at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall.

Location: Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP

Date: Friday 5 December 2025

Time: 7.30pm

Run Time: approx. 2 hours

 

Tickets for this concert will be available directly from Royal Albert Hall.


Get a hint of what to expect with this video of Iestyn Davies performing ‘O Thou that Tellest’ from Handel’s Messiah accompanied by Harry Rylance:


Creative team & soloists

Conductor & Chorus Director
Aidan Oliver

Soprano
Soraya Mafi

Mezzo-Soprano
Claire Barnett-Jones

Tenor
James Way

Bass
James Platt

The Glyndebourne Sinfonia
Leader Richard Milone

The Glyndebourne Chorus


In this short video, Glyndebourne Chorus member Andrew Davies describes his love for Handel’s choral masterpiece.


Main image: Brand X Pictures/Getty Images; image design Louise Richardson

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