George Frederick Handel's musical interpretation of the story of Christ's life, teachings, and aftermath has become one of the enduring classics of the art music repertoire, and one of the world's best-loved choral works. This performance video preserves a special performance of The Messiah recorded at Leiden, Holland's Pieterskerk, a beautiful structure built in the 12th century; the respected chamber ensemble the Brandenburg Consort provides accompaniment for the magnificent Choir of King's College, Cambridge, with guest vocal soloists Lynne Dawson (soprano), Hillary Summers (alto), John Mark Ainsley (tenor), and Alastair Miles (bass). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi