Handel’s Messiah Sing Along
Sunday 11 December 2016
St Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens was filled with a chorus of voices as members of the public, choirs and professional soloists took part in a Sing Along performance of Handel’s Messiah.
The Swallow said,
He comes like me,
Longed for; unexpectedly.
The superficial eye
Will pass him by,
Said the Wren.
The best singer ever heard.
No one will take much notice,
Said the Blackbird.
The Owl said,
He is who, who is he
Who enters the heart as soft
As my soundless wings, as me.
Capturing the spirit of Christmas as only a poet can, U.A. Fanthorpe, CBE (1929-2009) would send out cards to relatives and friends with verse according to the whim of the moment. ‘Bird Psalm’ is included in her book Christmas Poems, BC-AD, illustrated by Nick Wadley and published in 2002 by Enitharmon Press, which presents the entirety of these original Christmas cards.
For the sixth year running, St Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens is delighted to host the popular “Sing-along Messiah” on Sunday 11th December at 8.00pm.
Scores are available to purchase at the door should you wish to sing along with the choir, or just come along and relax as you listen once again to this beautiful and uplifting score.
If you wish to practice beforehand the programme for the evening can be downloaded here
Tickets €5, Students & unemployed €3.
All proceeds go towards supporting St Paul’s and the Charities we work with.
This year sees a lively range of services and events at St Paul’s to celebrate Christmas.
As soon as the door to St Paul’s is opened visitors enter.
Every year groups of students from the University of Athens are welcomed to a Sunday morning service at St. Paul’s.
On Sunday 13th November, Fr Malcolm led the congregation in a Service of Remembrance to honour all those who died in the Two World Wars and in subsequent conflicts around the world. Official guests included Their Excellences the Ambassadors for Great Britain, Ireland, Canada and Slovakia, theConsul General for New Zealand, and the British, French and Canadian Defence Attaches.The Rev Rabbi Gabriel Negrin of the Beth Shalom Synagogue was also in attendance.
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