Saturday 20 December. 2025.

Handel's Messiah

St Chad’s Church. Shrewsbury. SY1 1JL

Under the baton of Anthony Coupe

With Shrewsbury Sinfonia, led by Anne Tupling.

Soloists Gemma King, Soprano

Bethan Langford . Alto

Tom Kelly. Tenor

Piran Legg. Bass

What a triumph our evening was.

Fantastic soloists. Excellent accompanists. Choir in absolute top form. Tony sparking and sparkling in his leadership.

A full St Chad's with a knowledgeable and appreciative audience. Thank you, supporters, for the long and enthusiastic standing ovation.

"‘Nailed it’ as they say. "

"Congratulations to Maestro Tony and the Cantata Choir for such a wonderful performance of 'Messiah' last night. The sound world the singers, choir and the excellent soloists, brought to the piece was outstanding and so also was the discipline in the articulation and dynamic range; absolutely fantastic! It shows what real commitment can bring when there is a goal to be achieved. "

"A wonderful way in which to start Christmas week. 

The soloists, choir & sinfonia we’re all outstanding. And Mr Coupe gave so much energy.  Cannot wait to hear what is next. "