Handel's Messiah

Sunday 18 October, 4:00pm

St Jude's Anglican Church - Traditional Building

Join us for this moving musical masterpiece, performed in the beautiful setting of St Jude's Church, by St Jude's Singers, Friends and Soloists.

Handel's Messiah is the most popular and widely performed oratorio in the Western world. Composed in 1741, it was first performed in Dublin in April 1742. The libretto was compiled by Charles Jennens from texts drawn from the King James Bible and the Coverdale Psalter.

The work is presented in three parts. Part I focuses on the prophetic promises of the Messiah, including the annunciation to the shepherds and the birth of Jesus. Part II recounts Christ's passion, death, resurrection, and ascension, culminating in the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus. Part III celebrates the hope of redemption and the exaltation of Christ, who is worthy to receive "honour, glory and power."