Polyphony - Messiah

This year sees the 20th anniversary of the first performance of Messiah at St John’s Smith Square by Stephen Layton and Polyphony. We are immensely proud that this annual performance is considered to be one of the superlative interpretations. A formidable line-up of soloists join Stephen Layton and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment for what promises to be an exhilarating performance.

“No-one, but no-one performs Messiah better every year than the choir Polyphony under the conductor Stephen Layton.” Evening Standard

“Wow! Words are inadequate to convey the sheer brilliance of Polyphony and of Layton’s conducting.” Early Music Today

“There are few finer exponents of this great oratorio than Polyphony and Stephen Layton whose annual St John’s Smith Square performances are a highlight of the season.” Classic FM Magazine

Part of the 29th Annual Christmas Festival at St John's Smith Square