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Handel's Messiah
When: Sunday 5th December 2004
Where: St David's Hall , The Hayes Cardiff
Cardiff Polyphonic Choir and the Swansea Bach Choir
Conductor John Hugh Thomas
with internationally renowned soloists:
Emma Kirkby
William Towers
Andrew Kennedy
Christopher Dixon
Two of Wales' leading choirs, performing with four renowned soloists in arguably one of the most popular and most seasonal oratorio.
Don't miss the incomparable Emma Kirkby who will bring her wonderfully expressive voice to this performance of the Messiah.
William Towers - who sang the role in last year's Radio 3 Broadcast "His voice has a dark, fluid beauty, strong below the stave yet sill able to float a cool top F in the Refiner's Fire. "Evening Standard"
Andrew Kennedy - Vilar Young Artist and BBC New Generation Artist-"Here the revelation was Andrew Kennedy; a classic English tenor in the making, unforced, lyrical and graceful with a stage persona to match" (The Times)
Christopher Dixon - "Christopher Dixon has a quite dazzling voice for a singer in his twenties - his baritone is incredibly mature and full-bodied. It is a joy to listen to..(Early Music Today)