Handel festival brings Messiah back to its roots

Handel’s Messiah will come to life in Dublin’s historic cultural quarter where it was first performed more than 260 years ago, it was revealed today.

Tue, 03 Apr, 2007 - 17:37

Handel’s Messiah will come to life in Dublin’s historic cultural quarter where it was first performed more than 260 years ago, it was revealed today.

The week-long Handel Festival takes place later this month, boasting a world class programme of free concerts, workshops, talks and tours celebrating George Frederic Handel’s colourful past.

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