“I would happily sit in King’s College Chapel listening to this choir sing for the rest of my days.” - The Times

This December, select Canadian cinema audiences will enjoy an uplifting and glorious experience: the most popular of all oratorios Handel’s Messiah is sung by the world’s greatest choir (Choir of King’s College Cambridge) in Britain’s most iconic chapel (Chapel of King’s College).  The special 75-minute performance is sure to enthrall audiences during the Christmas season.

Under the direction of Stephen Cleobury, the Choir’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah was the centerpiece of King’s College’s 10-day Easter celebration of 2009.  Internationally recognized as the pre-eminent representative of the great British church music tradition, the Choir owes its existence to King Henry VI who envisaged the daily singing of services in his magnificent chapel. To this day, this remains the Choir’s raison d’être. Today’s Choir has millions of music fans worldwide thanks to its special radio broadcasts, many acclaimed recordings and its international touring programme.

Messiah is performed by The Choir of King’s College at the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, one of the most important medieval buildings in Britain.  The architectural majesty of the Chapel has lent its acoustical magic to the much admired and loved Choir for the last five centuries. The performance was captured live at the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge in High Definition and Full Surround Sound on April 5, 2009

Tickets will be available at $19.95 + tax per adult, $16.95 + tax per senior and $9.95 + tax per child.  For cinema locations and to purchase advance tickets throughout Canada visit www.digiscreen.ca. For Landmark Cinemas in Alberta and BC, go to www.landmarkcinemas.com. For independent theatres in Vancouver, Bracebridge and Waterloo please visit www.festivalcinemas.ca, www.norwoodtheatre.com, www.princesscinemas.com.