Derby Choral Union perform Handel's Messiah, accompanied by harpsichord and the Orchestra da Camera, at the start of Advent.
Derby Choral Union are performing Handel's Messiah at Derby Cathedral on Wednesday 2 December, with the concert starting at 7.30pm. It's a big choral work, and they'll be joined by harpsichord and the Orchestra da Camera. The date puts it right at the start of Advent, and the organisers say the concert has become a holiday tradition for many people, one that 'always delights and warms the heart'.
If you're planning to go, there are a few practical things to keep in mind about the venue. The Cathedral is at 18-19 Iron Gate, DE1 3GP, and they run a licensed bar on site, so you can grab a drink before you take your seat. Bag searches are conducted at the Cathedral's discretion, so it's worth arriving with a bit of time to spare. The balcony isn't suitable for anyone with access requirements, and the front-row balcony seats are for over-16s only. There are limited wheelchair spaces available, and those need to be arranged through the box office in advance.
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It's a mid-week evening, so if you're coming from work, the 7.30pm start gives you a bit of breathing room. The venue is right in the city centre, and the performance falls just as the festive season is getting underway. If you've got specific access needs, get in touch with the box office early to sort out a wheelchair space.
