An essential part of Christmas for me is to go to a performance of
The Messiah. I went to a wonderful production - performed by the Thomas Tallis Society Choir and Orchestra in the
terrific surroundings of St Alfege Church in Greenwich. Andrew Radley as Countertenor was superb and the close confines of this eighteenth century setting with its galleries and pews allowed the chorus to really project the full force of Handel's wonderful work. Sometimes a counter tenor isn't successful - it can seem forced but Andrew's voice was natural and ethereal. I have to mention the baritone (another voice not so regularly heard) Robert Davies. He managed to add the required degree of gravitas and emotion to the arias.
terrific surroundings of St Alfege Church in Greenwich. Andrew Radley as Countertenor was superb and the close confines of this eighteenth century setting with its galleries and pews allowed the chorus to really project the full force of Handel's wonderful work. Sometimes a counter tenor isn't successful - it can seem forced but Andrew's voice was natural and ethereal. I have to mention the baritone (another voice not so regularly heard) Robert Davies. He managed to add the required degree of gravitas and emotion to the arias.
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