Gabrieli Roar Presents Mr Handel's Christmas Story
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, CA 3 8TZ
Friday 4th December 2026 7:15PM
Hear Handel’s Hallelujah chorus at Carlisle Cathedral in this brand new classical Christmas compilation of Handel’s greatest music, featuring hundreds of young people from across the North West.
6,000 young singers, 11 cities, and 28 of Gabrieli’s professional instrumentalists and singers: Gabrieli Roar’s Mr Handel’s Christmas Story tour comes to Carlisle Cathedral!
An exciting and original concept created by Gabrieli Artistic Director Paul McCreesh, the programme will include many highlights from Messiah alongside movements from other Handel oratorio, adapted and re-texted to create a programme that retells the Christmas story in full. Culminating in a joyous rendition of the Hallelujah chorus, Gabrieli’s full Baroque orchestra and singers will be joined by schools and youth choirs from across the North West.
For any ticket enquiries, please get in touch with us directly at [email protected].
6,000 young singers, 11 cities, and 28 of Gabrieli’s professional instrumentalists and singers: Gabrieli Roar’s Mr Handel’s Christmas Story tour comes to Carlisle Cathedral!
An exciting and original concept created by Gabrieli Artistic Director Paul McCreesh, the programme will include many highlights from Messiah alongside movements from other Handel oratorio, adapted and re-texted to create a programme that retells the Christmas story in full. Culminating in a joyous rendition of the Hallelujah chorus, Gabrieli’s full Baroque orchestra and singers will be joined by schools and youth choirs from across the North West.
For any ticket enquiries, please get in touch with us directly at [email protected].
Event Details
Doors Open at 6:30PM
From 7:15PM to 9:00PM
