Just under 50 musicians, all of whom under the age of 26, will be travelling from all over the country to perform Handel's Messiah at St Marys Church in Banbury.

The Carice Singers, an acclaimed chamber choir that provides performance opportunities to emerging professional singers, will be joined by four gifted young soloists as well as a superb baroque ensemble of young professionals, all under the assured direction of North Oxfordshire local George Parris. With such an impressive range of talent, these performances are bound to sparkle with youthful energy and vibrant musicality. Tickets can be purchased from The Mill Arts Centre on 01295 279 002.