Celebrates Handel's Messiah - Part 1

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Duration: 35 minutes

Aled Jones introduces a spectacular celebration of Handel's Messiah from Town Hall, Birmingham, with soloists Elin Manaham Thomas and Rhys Meirion.

Composer Howard Goodall muses on why Handel's great work has stood the test of time, and there is a chance to sing along with the world-famous Hallelujah Chorus.

Last on

Sun 12 Apr 2009 17:55 BBC One except HD

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Credits

Presenter
Aled Jones
Participant
Elin Manahan Thomas
Participant
Rhys Meirion
Participant
Howard Goodall
Producer
Pamela Hossick

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