Let yourself be captivated by the angelic melodies and harmonies with a powerful live performance of Handel's ‘Messiah'.

As an annual tradition in Tauranga, this showcase of mesmerising vocal talent is the perfect way to celebrate this New Zealand Christmas. The dramatic music is full of vivid ‘painting' and encompasses the range of human emotion, ‘the hopes and fears of all the years' – particularly relevant with recent global events.

You will hear the work presented with all the energy and lightness Handel intended in a dynamic collaboration between Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir and NZ Barok Orchestra as if it were conducted by himself!

It is said King George II was so moved by Messiah's ‘Hallelujah Chorus' that he rose to his feet upon hearing it. For nearly three centuries crowds continue to gather to hear the sheer beauty of the music, standing to acknowledge the power of the Hallelujah!

Get along with your friends and whanau and be moved, delighted and inspired by this seventh annual performance of Handel's ‘Messiah' in our wonderful city.

Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir and NZ Barok Orchestra will perform Handel's ‘Messiah' on Saturday, December 3, at St Mary Immaculate Church in Tauranga at 7.30pm.

Tickets: $35 adult, $30 senior, $15 student with ID are available at i-Site (103 The Strand), iticket.co.nz, by phone 0508 484 253 or as cash-only door sales until sold out.