Christmas concert of Handel's "Messiah" at Palma's Cathedral
Christmas concert of Handel's "Messiah" at Palma's Cathedral.
Ramon Llull and the Messiah for Christmas
Orfeó Ramon Llull, the Ramon Llull Choir, was founded in 2010 by singers from various choirs in Mallorca who had shared experiences in performances of Handel's 'Messiah' and of two premieres - John Rutter's 'Requiem' in Mallorca and the world premiere of Karl Jenkins' 'Gloria' in London.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 24-30 December
Matins services and the Sibil·la chant on Christmas Eve at churches across Majorca. Handel's "The Messiah" at the Sant Francesc Basilica in Palma. Numerous Christmas concerts and ongoing Christmas attractions - markets, circus and ice rinks.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 11-17 December
A whole load more Christmas markets - Alaro, Andratx, Arenal, Can Pastilla, Can Picafort, Llucmajor, Santanyi and more - plus those ongoing (Palma, Santa Ponsa) and ones just on Saturdays (Alcudia, Felanitx). The soprano Ainhoa Arteta at the Palacio de Congresos with a tribute to writer Federico García Lorca. The South Carolina Gospel Chorale brings the Jazz Voyeur Festival to an end. The Balearic Symphony Orchestra with Handel's "Messiah" in Palma and Manacor.
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