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Handel’s Messiah

Thu 18 December 2025 Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Wild Arts returns to Chelmsford Cathedral this December with their trademark fresh and innovative approach to Handel's legendary oratorio. 

Performing the entire piece from memory, the singers bring music and story to life, with staging devised by theatre and opera director Tom Morris (Breaking the Waves, Dr Semmelweis, War Horse). The musicians of the Wild Arts Ensemble, playing period instruments, are directed by Wild Arts’ Artistic Director Orlando Jopling in this enthralling and moving production that has received standing ovations across the country.

Sofia Kirwan-Baez & Joanna Songi soprano
Martha Jones & Kate Symonds-Joy mezzo
Guy Elliott & Harry Jacques tenor
Timothy Nelson baritone
Edward Hawkins bass

Wild Arts Ensemble 
Orlando Jopling director / harpsichord

You are welcome to arrive from 6pm, and the performance will start at 7pm. The performance will last approx. 2 hours 30 minutes including interval.
A bar in the North Transept will be open to serve pre-concert and interval drinks.

Tickets from £15 
Book online at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wildarts/1700285

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