Friday, 10th December 2010 at 7:00pm; Symphony Hall, Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2EA.
Conductor: Adrian Lucas
Enjoy our highly acclaimed performances with the CBSO and a quartet of talented soloists.
A highlight of our musical calendar, the Choir’s performances of Messiah continue to attract critical acclaim. If you have yet to experience one why not get the festive season off to a fantastic musical start in 2010? If you have heard us before then you will know what a special occasion this is. We look forward to welcoming Messiah goers old and new!
Our soloists are:
Claire Wild: Soprano
Frances Bourne: Contralto
James Oxley: Tenor
Alan Ewing: Bass
David Newsholme: Organ
Thomas Trotter: Harpsichord
Interesting facts!
The City of Birmingham Choir first sang Messiah in 1921 and has performed it in Birmingham every year since 1943.
Claire Wild, our soprano soloist in this performance, was the winner of the City of Birmingham Choir ‘Singing Challenge’ in 1997.
