Sat 05.12.2026 | 19:00
Hallelujah – Handel's Messiah
Louise Alder | Hugh Cutting | Hugo Hymas | Konstantin Krimmel | WDR Rundfunkchor | WDR Sinfonieorchester | Jonathan Cohen

Handel's »Messiah« was already billed as »grand musical entertainment« at its premiere in Dublin: rousing choruses, including the famous »Hallelujah,« and catchy arias continue to captivate audiences to this day. At the podium is British conductor Jonathan Cohen, a proven expert in Baroque music. With his keen sense for the beauty of this oratorio, he creates both festive grandeur and personal devotion.
Performed in English
The concert on the radio: December 25, 2026, 8:03 p.m. on WDR 3
Watch the concert via livestream at youtube.com/@ARDKlassik
About this event
Programme
- Messiah HWV 56Oratorium für Soli, Chor und Orchester. Libretto von Charles Jennens nach Texten aus dem Alten und Neuen Testament
Artists
- Louise Aldersoprano
- Hugh Cuttingcounter tenor
- Hugo Hymastenor
- Konstantin Krimmelbaritone
- Tristan Meisterrehearsal
- Jonathan CohenDirigent
Promoter: Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Tickets
Price € 24.- to 67.-
including booking fees
Visitor information
Date
Sat 05.12.2026
House opening
17:45
Introduction
Concert Introduction
18:00, Kölner Philharmonie
18:00, Kölner Philharmonie
Start
19:00
Estimated end at
21:30
Venue
Kölner Philharmonie
Location
Bischofsgartenstraße 1
50667 Köln
Google Maps 50667 Köln
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