The Christmas Messiah at Southwark Cathedral

Saturday 2nd January 2010, 7.30pm

The perfect way to wind down after a hectic Christmas and New Year. Come and join us at Southwark Cathedral! The performance will be given by a collection of five talented American choirs, combining over 100
voices, accompanied by a celebrated American youth orchestra.

Eric Dale Knapp is a dynamic conductor whose energy and commitment empower the musicians he leads to give performances that stir the souls of his audiences. Mr Knapp has enjoyed success in music education at all levels, church music, collegiate teaching and with professional choral and orchestral organisations. He has conducted at distinctive concert halls worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, The Sydney Opera House, Shanghai Oriental Art Center, Dvorak Hall and Vienna’s famed Musikverein.

Participating choirs and orchestra:
~ Viterbo University Concert Choir – director Jean Saladino
~ Kantorei, Appleton West H.S. Choir – director Kevin Meidl
~ Delaware State University Choir – director Dr Curtis Powell
~ West Des Moines UMC Choir
~ First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir – director Dr David Lamb
~ Council Rock North High School Orchestra – director Richard Bogle

Tickets are £7.50 for adults and free for children under 12 years. To purchase a ticket in advance please visit: www.justgiving.com. Tickets will also be available on the door subject to availability. For more information, please email Suzie Curran.