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Engagingly Light on its Feet
Handel's 'Messiah' from Derby Choral Union,
reviewed by MIKE WHEELER
Derby Choral Union's latest biennial performance of Handel's Messiah was well up to the standard the choir has previously set itself. (Derby Cathedral, Derby, UK, 16 December 2017.)
After a good, sturdy account of the opening Sinfony, conductor Richard Dacey encouraged a nicely dancing energy in 'And the Glory of the Lord' and 'For Unto Us a Child is Born'...
Copyright © 25 December 2017
Mike Wheeler,
Derby UK
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