Australian–New Zealand mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean joins the internationally acclaimed Dunedin Consort for one of the most uplifting musical traditions of the season: Handel’s Messiah, performed “the Dunedin way” - with the intimate forces and dynamic clarity Handel himself would have known.
Led by director John Butt, this historically informed performance brings together a distinguished cast:
Nardus Williams, soprano
Lotte Betts-Dean, mezzo soprano
Joshua Ellicott, tenor
Dingle Yandell, bass
With a small orchestra and a chorus of just twelve singers (from which the soloists step forward), the Dunedin Consort’s approach reveals the emotional directness and dramatic power of Handel’s score - from its radiant choruses to its tender arias.
A perfect way to mark the festive season, this concert offers an intimate, deeply expressive interpretation of one of classical music’s most beloved works.