A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners more than 250 years after the composer’s death.
Featuring at Dorchester the unique re orchestration by John Lubbock for wind instruments.
A seasonal classic performed by renowned soloists, backed by the full forces of the Orchestra of St. John’s and the OSJ Voices. Join us for a festive performance of Handel’s great oratorio, The Messiah.
In the traditional scoring at SJE Arts.
Waltzes, Marches and Polkas Galore!
Our ever-popular New Year Concert returns. A concert to set the feet tapping, the hands clapping with its joyous dance music, dispelling all thoughts of winter’s cold.
Featuring Derek Paravicini and Ashleigh Turley on piano, with Poppy McGhee on violin.
NEW - season tickets for all six concerts at Dorchester Abbey January to May 2025. offering a discount of 15% off the standard price for Front area (front pews and side chapel) and 20% off Middle area (pews). FRONTS £123...
"Springtime is upon us. The birds celebrate her return with festive song, and murmuring streams are softly caressed by the breezes" Join us for all Seasons.
Plus Vivaldi’s dazzling Gloria cantata-mass, central to the choral repertory.
An inclusive evening of inspirational music-making. Following its success last year, OSJ Music for Autism presents another inclusive concert, featuring amazing pianists Michael Howell, Derek Paravicini, Ashleigh Turley and other young musicians across the spectrum of neurodiversity With Poppy McGhee...