SSO: Händels Messias

The work was performed more often in theaters than in churches in Handel's own time and is more like a concert work. The oratorio is not liturgical music, i.e. not written for use in a mass in the church. Although the work was not originally intended as a Christmas oratorio, it has become one of the most central works associated with our Christmas celebration. The oratorio Messiah was played more often in theaters than in churches in Handel's own time and is more like a concert work. The work is not liturgical music, i.e. not written for use in a mass in the church. Although the work was not originally intended as a Christmas oratorio, it has become one of the most central works associated with our Christmas celebration. PROGRAM Georg Friedrich Händel: The Oratorio 'Messiah' PARTICIPATING Matthew Halls, conductor Soloists are announced Stavanger Symphony Orchestra DURATION 2 hours 30 minutes ORGANIZER Stavanger Symphony Orchestra