Messiah HWV 56, by Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759), is traditionally performed during the Christmas season.

This year it is presented by the Gulbenkian Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Martina Batič, with Julia Doyle (soprano), Marie-George Monet (mezzo-soprano), Thomas Hobbs (tenor) and Mark Diamond (baritone).

Principal conductor of the Gulbenkian Choir, Martina Batič, is highly regarded among her peers for her remarkable versatility in choral repertoire.

18th, 19th and 20th December
8:00 p.m. (18th) and 7:00 p.m. (19th and 20th)
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Av. de Berna
(metro) São Sebastião
(bus) 716, 726, 756
tickets: €27-€55
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