The magic of Christmas with Händel and Mozart’s “Der Messias”
The Fondazione Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano continues its Christmas tradition with an absolute masterpiece of sacred music. Georg Friedrich Händel’s renowned oratorio, “The Messiah”, will be performed in its German-language version, reinterpreted by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This adaptation preserves the original’s essence while adding new emotional depth.
Event details and dates
The performance will take place at Auditorium di Milano, Largo Mahler, on two unmissable dates:
- Friday, December 13, 2024, at 8:00 PM
- Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM
Conducted by maestro Christoph Koncz, the Symphonic Orchestra and Choir of Milan will perform alongside an exceptional vocal cast:
- Anna Prohaska – Soprano
- Chiara Tirotta – Mezzo-soprano
- Ilker Arcayürek – Tenor
- Liviu Holender – Baritone
Händel and Mozart: a meeting of two geniuses
Mozart’s adaptation, created in 1789, emerged from a commission by Vienna’s Baron van Swieten’s Concert Society. It aimed to adapt Händel’s Messiah to contemporary musical tastes. Despite the substantial re-orchestration, Mozart skillfully preserved the spiritual depth of the original, creating a profound dialogue between musical eras.
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