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Gabrieli Roar Presents Mr Handel’s Christmas Story

A new oratorio retelling the Christmas story through Handel's music, including highlights from Messiah. Gabrieli's musicians perform with school and youth choirs from across Devon. Suited to families and Handel fans.

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When: Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 19:00
Where: Exeter Cathedral1 The Cloisters, EX1 1HSMore at this venue Map
Price: Not listed: check the ticket page

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Mr Handel’s Christmas Story is a ‘new’ oratorio to celebrate Christmas and introduce young people to some of Handel’s greatest music. 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 Exeter 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 Devon.

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Gabrieli Roar Presents Mr Handel’s Christmas Story

Key information

When: Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 19:00
Where: Exeter Cathedral1 The Cloisters, EX1 1HSMore at this venue Map
Price: Not listed: check the ticket page

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classical choral christmas

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