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Handel’s “Messiah”

A Masterpiece Returns to the Central West

Experience one of the greatest works in classical repertoire as the Allegri Singers, joined by Willoughby Singers and All Saints’ Cathedral Choir, present Handel’s magnificent oratorio “Messiah”. This combined ensemble of 75 singers will be accompanied by The Allegri Players and four brilliant vocal soloists. From the joy of Christ’s arrival to the glory of resurrection, this dramatic musical journey showcases Handel’s genius with outstanding performers under the direction of William Moxey.

Featuring Soloists

From the prophetic forecasts to the glorious “Amen,” journey through the dramatic story of Christ told through Handel’s genius. Whether you’re a seasoned classical music lover or experiencing this work for the first time, this promises to be a memorable musical event.

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Limited tickets available at the door – purchase online and have express entry.

Orange Performance

Saturday, November 15 • 2:30pm
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Orange

$45

Children under 16 free with paying adult.

Bathurst Performance

Sunday, November 16 • 2:30pm
All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, Bathurst

$45

Children under 16 free with paying adult.

Allegri Singers preparing to ‘wow’ you in 2025

Winter might seem a long way off, but Allegri Singers are already making plans for the first of their major concerts of the year, early in July. This will be a mixed programme, with a slightly wintry feeling, and will feature some very talented vocal and instrumental soloists. With plenty of new material to master, and one or two old favourites to refresh, the ensemble will be busy in the coming weeks and months.

November will see choir and orchestra performing Handel’s masterpiece, ‘Messiah’. This is a marvellous and popular piece, which despite numerous requests for an annual performance, the choir has resolved to perform only every two or three years, in order to retain its freshness, and to give the ensemble the opportunity to present other major works, such as Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man’, and Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’, which require large resources and budgets.

The aim of any artistic production is to present a performance, or artwork, that will not only delight audiences, but at its best, will engage them on several levels: sight, sound, emotion, empathy.

But the finished product is only part of the story. In the case of musical, and choral performances in particular, it’s the process that is such a satisfying element of the enterprise.

Take a choir of 30 or 40 voices, add an accompanying instrument, and a gifted musical director to pull it all together, and you have the ingredients for a whole lot of fun. Throw in an orchestra, and maybe a couple of brilliant soloists … and wow!  Or double the numbers, and cause a sensation!

These are experiences regularly enjoyed by members of the Allegri Singers, under the musical direction of the wonderful William Moxey.

Allegri Singers are always looking for new members – it’s a community choir – no auditions required – only a love of music, and the ability to sing in tune. If you would like to take part in these great adventures, contact us via our website contact form, or drop in to a rehearsal for a taste test!

The choir meets for rehearsal each Tuesday evening of school term times 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Walshaw Hall, next to All Saints’ Cathedral.

Audience Reviews from our recent Purcellebration performance

"The Allegri Singers are like angels!"
Chris
Purcell-ebrations Bathurst
"It was absolutely stunning and uplifting. How talented you all are!"
Deborah
Purcell-ebration Lithgow Performance
"The whole performance took me out of myself as the musical experience was ethereal."
Margaret
Purcell-ebrations Nov. 2024
"I was crying in the Purcell as it was so beautiful."
Bathurst Audience Member
Purcell-ebrations Nov. 2024
'When the counter tenors were singing their Purcell duet the sitting choir members seemed mesmerised and their faces expressed such joy.'
Audience Member
Purcell-ebrations Nov. 2024
"I loved the concert yesterday particularly as my wife used to be in the Allegri Singers."
Audience Member
Purcell-ebrations Nov. 2024
"I loved and enjoyed your (Lithgow) concert today. Some lovely work from the choir, soloists and instrumentalists. I was relishing it more and more as it went along. The acoustics was marvellous. Inspiring from all of you and the best afternoon for me."
Ruth
Purcell-ebration Lithgow Performance
"The Allegri Singers are like angels!"
Chris
Purcell-ebrations Bathurst
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