Thursday November 21st at 7:30 p.m. & Saturday November 23rd at 6:00 p.m.

Paris Choral Society with Conductor Lewis Hammond and the Open Chamber Orchestra at The American Cathedral in Paris

PCS kicks off its fourth decade with a work closely entwined with its musical identity. The much-loved ‘Messiah Sing Along’ has been a yearly event since 1996, while the full oratorio, which will be presented in this concert, has been sung at the beginning of each decade, thus establishing a tradition. The breadth and magnificence of the composition,set for soloists, mixed choir and orchestra, does justice to the Passion story.

While it was written for Easter celebrations, this oratorio is also a Christmas work, celebrating the mystery and beauty inherent in preparing for the way of the Lord, the Annunciation, the joy and awe of the Nativity. The rise towards the dramatic force of the Passion and Resurrection have rarely been communicated in such a vivid manner, at once imaginative and empathetic, with the baroque flair for a credible climax.

Early bird tickets are 22 euro, then 25 euro.

Tickets can be bought here