Handel - Messiah - Exeter Cathedral

I performed first trumpet in Handel’s Messiah in Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 5th December 2021. The afternoon performance featured the orchestra Devon Baroque and the singers and young choristers of Exeter Cathedral Choir. It was great to perform Handel’s Messiah with so many young people involved, and congratulations must go to them and to their teachers and supporters. 

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I played first trumpet, with Katie McClaughtry on second trumpet, and Harriet Riley on timpani. The rendition of The Trumpet Shall Sound, complete with the B section and the Dal Segno was very enjoyable, as was the performance of the soprano aria I know that my redeemer liveth.

The cathedral was packed almost to capacity, and the performance received a standing ovation.

It was great to be back in Exeter, and to see the return of the popular Christmas markets.

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