Traditional ‘Messiah’ Returning

DANBURY — Danbury Music Centre will present its annual performance of Messiah, an oratorio by Frederick Handel, on Sunday, December 17. The masterwork will be sung by the 100-voice Danbury Concert Chorus and accompanied by Danbury Chamber Orchestra. James E. Humphreville is the director.

The performance of this oratorio has been a holiday tradition in Danbury since 1966.

The performance will begin at 7:30 pm, at St Peter Church on Main Street. Soloists are Cheryl Hill, soprano; Hayden DeWitt, mezzo-soprano; James Landers, tenor; and Alan Andrews, baritone.

Admission is free; donations at the door will be welcomed. For further information call Danbury Music Centre at 748-1716.

Because the popular performance attracts an overflow audience, early arrival is suggested. Doors will open at 6:30 pm.