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Handel’s Messiah

Residentie Orkest
Sat 20 Dec / 20:15
Sat 20 Dec ’25
20:15
  • Sat 20 Dec ’25
    20:15
    Concertzaal
    Tickets

This evening, the Concertzaal will again resound to the world famous ‘hallelujah’. Celebrate warmth and light during the darkest days of the year with Handel’s Messiah. 

Programme

Handel Messiah

Join the Residentie Orkest for this brand-new tradition during the cosiest time of the year. Starting this year, the orchestra will join forces with one of The Hague’s many outstanding choirs for a Christmas performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. This year, it’s with the Koninklijke Zangvereniging Excelsior, active since 1881. They will sing the Christian story of the appearance, the suffering, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Comforting, celebratory, poignant and – during the famous Hallelujah – liberating.

Handel’s oratorio shows how timeless music can be adapted to the tastes and means of another age, without losing the piece’s heart. You will notice that again today, with the amazing conductor Chloe Rooke presiding. She will conduct both the orchestra and a quartet of young top singers: soprano Nikki Treurniet, mezzo soprano Nina van Essen, tenor Antonin Rondepierre, and baritone Raoul Steffani. It’s the launch of a wonderful tradition! 

Cloakroom and drink  
Cloakroom and an intermission drink are included. If the event does not have an intermission, you will receive the drink afterwards.  

Ooievaarspas discount  
Ooievaarspas holders are eligible for a discount on the ticket price for this concert. To book tickets, we need to see your Ooievaarspas for registration purposes. Please contact our booking office to book your tickets.  

Credits

Chloe Rooke dirigent
Nikki Treurniet sopraan
Nina van Essen mezzosopraan
Antonin Rondepierre tenor
Raoul Steffani bariton
Excelsior Den Haag koor