Handel's Messiah: a timeless masterpiece
Experience Handel's world-famous Messiah at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. This iconic oratorio from 1742 is one of the greatest masterpieces of Baroque and Classical music. With the famous Hallelujah Chorus as its highlight, this composition has touched listeners worldwide for centuries. The Bach Choir and Orchestra of the Netherlands brings this work to life with authentic instruments such as Baroque strings, natural trumpets, and timpani. Thanks to the intimate setting, where musicians and singers stand close to the audience, you experience the music up close with maximum intensity and immersion.
International top soloists
Top international soloists lend this performance extra brilliance. Soprano Olga Zinovieva enchants with her clear voice, while countertenor Aleksan Chobanov and tenor Martinus Leusink provide powerful and expressive singing. German bass Thilo Dahlmann makes a deep impression with his characterful voice. In the warm acoustics of the Concertgebouw, everything comes together in a performance that feels both grand and personal. This concert is an absolute must for lovers of Handel, Baroque music, and classical concerts in Amsterdam.