Messiah by Candlelight
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Following a sold-out performance in 2010, four acclaimed soloists join the London Philharmonic Choir in full 18th-century costume to perform Handel's grand choral masterpiece in an evocative candle-lit style setting at Royal Festival Hall. Messiah is the Baroque composer's most famous creation and amongst the most popular works in Western choral literature, presenting Jesus's life and its significance according to Christian doctrine. It has become something of a tradition to perform Handel's greatest and most popular oratorio during Advent, with the famous 'Hallelujah' chorus ringing out through churches and concert halls throughout the lead-up to Christmas. Here at this one-off Southbank Centre performance, Oliver Gooch conducts the Mozart Festival Orchestra, with vocal performances from Helen-Jane Howells (soprano), Julia Riley (mezzo-soprano), Nicky Spence (tenor) and James Oldfield (bass).About Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique metropolitan arts centre, with 21 acres of creative space and an extraordinary history. Within the Southbank Centre the Royal Festival Hall, one of the world's leading concert venues, stands at the heart of the site. More about Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall
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ICA Cinema 1, The Mall, Westminster, SW1Y | 14 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Messiah by Candlelight
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors include ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Messiah by Candlelight
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique metropolitan ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
Originally the National Film Theatre, the BFI Southbank is the perfect film buff's cinema, with three large screens and a smaller studio space showing up to ...More
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London > Attractions > Museums
Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Messiah by Candlelight
The most comprehensive and accessible collection of poetry from 1914 in Britain, The Poetry Library within the Southbank Centre contains 90,000 items and is still growing. ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from Messiah by Candlelight
The Hayward Gallery has been the originator or host of influential exhibitions since 1968. It mounts temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. The gallery, named ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century (see also ...More
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London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Messiah by Candlelight
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
22 Cornwall Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This, ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
63 Stamford Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Messiah by Candlelight
The menu at Canteen reads like a comforting childhood reminiscence with some sophisticated bunting thrown on top. Devilled kidneys on toast, followed by an excellent slow-roast ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Unit 6, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Messiah by Candlelight
Strada has started something of a pizza revolution. The chain has blossomed thanks largely to its focus on fresh, high quality ingredients, and efficient, friendly service. ...More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
Unit 1, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Messiah by Candlelight
If you happen to be with the kids on the South Bank this summer this is a great little eatery in which to recharge their batteries. ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, London, Holborn, London WC1V | 20 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 13 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 9 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 11 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
Right across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ...More
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London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
The cocktails in the Bassoon Piano Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which ...More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
London's oldest wine bar and family-run underground tavern. Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving crowd ...More
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Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Messiah by Candlelight
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ...More
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Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Messiah by Candlelight
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South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Messiah by Candlelight
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