Messiah

Read before your draw any conclusion

Experience Handel's awe-inspiring oratorio "Messiah," a perennial choral masterpiece that transcends time at the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr) on December 27.

The vast majority of public opinion seems to be handling the electoral contest with calmness and sobriety.

The battles between internet trolls and the shouting contests on TV panels leave the public indifferent. Large gatherings are also a thing of the past, as is the frantic search for a charismatic messiah. 

A prophet who defies a resurgent Islamic State in Syria. A shooting on Jerusalem's sacred Temple Mount. And -- just possibly -- the coming of the Messiah.

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Soprano Maria Palaska, countertenor Xavier Sabata, tenor Giannis Filias and bass Christophoros Stamboglis perform Handel's Messiah at the Athens Concert Hall on December 23 and 25. Also taking part in the concert is the Camerata Orchestra on period instruments, with Myron Michailidis on the podium. The performances feature Greek subtitles. Shows take place at 8.30 p.m.