Handel by Candle

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Friday 16th December

You’re invited to join us in the Cathedral for a special performance of the Christmas music from Handel’s great oratorio MESSIAH along with other festive music all performed by the stunning voices of the world renowned Cathedral Choir.

The Cathedral Choir has a long association with MESSIAH, having sung for the premiere in 1742, so don’t miss this opportunity to hear the divine voices of the choristers and lay vicars sing this wonderful music in the beautiful candlelit surroundings of Ireland’s premiere Cathedral.

Premium Tickets including seating in the Box Pews (immediately in front of the staging area), and interval hospitality.


Date:
Friday 16th December
Time:
7.30pm
Price:
From €30
Address:
St Patrick's Cathedral, Saint Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, Ireland

Google Map of St Patrick's Cathedral, Saint Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, Ireland

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