Handel's Messiah will be performed at St Mary's Church in Welwyn to mark the middle of summer.

The performance will take place at 6.30pm on Sunday, June 25, with rehearsals starting at 2pm.

This coincides with the one-year anniversary of the arrival of music director Robert Milner. For the event, Robert will be taking on the role of bass soloist, while William Orr will take his place as guest conductor.

Robert's daughter, Rosanna Milner, who is studying music and singing with the Chapel Choir at Queen's College, Oxford, will perform as the soprano soloist.

The other soloists are Ukrainian opera singer Alla Alban, who now lives and teaches in the UK, and Harpenden-based tenor Jeremy Hill.

Singers can enjoy pieces including 'The Glory of the Lord', 'How Beautiful are the Feet', 'Behold the Lamb of God' and 'Hallelujah'.

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Everyone is welcome to take part in the performance, even those who have not sang for a while.

No advance booking is required and music scores will be available on the day if you do not have your own copy.

A recommended retiring donation of £15 will help cover the cost of the event and fund further developments in new music initiatives at St Mary's.

For more information, or to register your interest, please contact Robert Milner, director of music, at milnerrobert1@me.com.