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December 24 2024

SUNTORY HALL CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2024
Bach Collegium Japan “MESSIAH”
With Paid Live Stream and On Demand

Celebrate Christmas with Handel's Beloved Masterpiece

Suntory Hall is pleased to present Handel`s seasonal masterpiece, Messiah, on December 24, performed by the internationally renowned baroque ensemble and choir Bach Collegium Japan (BCJ). This year, it will be directed by BCJ principal conductor Masato Suzuki, who delivered a brilliant performance last year.
This year’s Messiah brings together four distinguished soloists from U.K. and Japan who are all regular collaborators of Bach Collegium Japan. Acclaimed British soprano Rachel Nicholls, the rising British countertenor Alexander Chance, Japanese lyric tenor Makoto Sakurada, and baritone Toru Kaku.
As last year, BCJ’s performance of Messiah at Suntory Hall will be streamed on the Digital Suntory Hall platform (Paid Live Stream and On Demand), available to an international audience.

▼Details & Booking ▼Live Stream & On Demand

■Date & Time
Tue, DEC 24
18:30 (Doors open 17:50)
Approx running time: 190 mins (incl. 1 intermission)

■Performers
Conductor: Masato Suzuki
Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan
Soprano: Rachel Nicholls
Alto (Countertenor): Alexander Chance
Tenor: Makoto Sakurada
Bass (Baritone): Toru Kaku
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■Live Concert > Book Now
S ¥11,000 A ¥9,000 B ¥7,000 P¥5,000 U25 ¥1,000
* U25 Ticket (age 25 or younger): To be purchased only at Suntory Hall Ticket Center (WEB, Phone, and Box Office). ID required for admission. 2 tickets per person.

■Live Stream & On Demand >Book Now
¥2,500
Booking opens: Sunday, December 1, 2024 10:00
Live Stream: Sunday, December 24 2024 18:30
On Demand: Wednesday, December 25, 2024 18:30 - Monday, December 30, 2024 23:00

Presented by Suntory Hall

Masato Suzuki © K. Kimura
Rachel Nicholls / Alexander Chance © Benjamin Ealovega
Makoto Sakurada © Ribaltaluce Nov2010 / Toru Kaku