Messiah On Good Friday - T02107617444The Royal Choral Society has performed Handel's Messiah on Good Friday afternoon at the Royal Albert Hall every year since 1878. The 2014 performance is sure to be just as magnificent as their performance 136 years ago when it established itself as one of the defining interpretations of Great Britain's favourite choral masterpiece. It is thought that the Royal Choral Society has sung the work more than any other choir - estimated as something over 275 times. This is one of London's great Easter traditions and the perfect way to spent Good Friday.Company Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor Richard Cooke. Performer Richard Pearce (organist). Performer Lucy Hall (soprano). Performer Madeleine Shaw (mezzo-soprano). Performer Anthony Gregory (tenor). Performer Derek Welton (bass). | |
| 18 Apr 14 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L0445396825 |
Verdi Requiem - T02095888029Verdi's Requiem is a work of great dramatic power, perfect for the stunning auditorium of the Royal Albert Hall. The choir is delighted to be celebrating its 140th anniversary singing this awe-inspiring historic work in the concert hall where they first sang in 1872. As part of the celebrations the RCS has invited a number of students from the LPO's Future First tutoring and mentoring programme to play in the concert, alongside the members of this internationally-renowned orchestra.Company London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor Richard Cooke. Performer Judith Howarth (soprano). Performer Julia Riley (mezzo-soprano). Performer Gwyn Hughes Jones (tenor). Performer Matthew Best (bass). | |
| 25 Jun 12 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L01943539347 |
