Händel - Messiah

Copenhagen Soloists performs Handel's immortal masterpiece Messiah. Copenhagen Soloists is a vocal and instrumental ensemble made up of soloists, led by conductor Jonathan Ofir. For 20 years, the ensemble has performed vocal and instrumental works on historical instruments following so-called historically informed performance practice. The ensemble's debut concert in 2006 was precisely with Handel's Messiah -- a work that many know. The oratorio was performed in a new and unconventional way -- a choir of soloists who share the solos and a smaller Baroque ensemble. Since then, it has become more common to perform the work in this format. The work hardly needs much introduction. Handel's inspiration to write an oratorio based on a collection of biblical quotes with themes around Jesus' birth, crucifixion, and resurrection has become one of the most famous Baroque works ever. It holds a place as a standard 'Christmas work,' even though its premiere was actually in connection with Easter. Performing the work with relatively few participants gives it rhetorical clarity and a chamber music-like quality that many find refreshing. It creates a natural and immediate connection to the core message of the piece. The work is performed by 12 singers accompanied by an orchestra of 15 musicians on period instruments. Singers: Cassandra Lemoine, Jennie Lomm, Anna Maria Wierød, Isolde Ehinger, Nana Bugge Rasmussen, Simone Rønn, Kieran White, Jakob Skjoldborg, Tyler Ray, Ørjan Hartveit, Jakob Vad and Steffen Bruun. Orchestra on period instruments. Conductor: Jonathan Ofir. Duration: 2 hours and 40 minutes including intermission. For wheelchair tickets please contact Ticketmaster on phone 0045 3848 1633.