Handel’s Messiah is one of the best-loved major choral works with its mix of stirring choruses and beautiful solos.
Pakuranga Choral Society is performing it on Sunday, May 21, 2.30pm at All Saints Church, Howick.
Joining the choir will be Franklin Community Choir and the choirs will also present the work the day before in Pukekohe (2.30pm, St Patrick’s Catholic Church on Saturday, May 20).
The performance boasts a stellar line-up of soloists with two well-established voices in Sarah Court and James Harrison, and two singers at the start of their careers – Sophia Yang and Hamish Regan.
The performance will be accompanied by Michael Bell on the organ and conducted by David Hamilton.
Saturday, May 20, 2.30pm, St Patricks Catholic Church, 119-129 Seddon St, Pukekohe
Sunday, May 21, 2.30pm, All Saints Church, Selwyn Rd, Howick.
Tickets available at the door. Adults $25, seniors $20, students $10.