Dec 13: The Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra at Worcester Cathedral. For further details telephone 01905 455149 or 01905 351751.

Dec 13: The Worcester Male Voice Choir's Annual Christmas Concert at Pershore Abbey with their guests Holborne Brass Quintet. Tickets on sale from Blue, Broad Street, Pershore or by telephone 01905 381553/01684 562458.

Dec 17: Wassail - a Christmas celebration with plenty of audience participation! The Strings of Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra with The Magdalene Singers, conducted by Ian Pattison at St George's Church, Barbourne, Worcester. For further details and tickets telephone 01905 359247.

Dec 23: The English Symphony Orchestra is giving a candlelit concert of Handel's magnificent oratorio, Messiah, at The Forum, Malvern Theatres. Full details of concerts can be obtained from Kate Hodson on 01684 560696 or visit www.eso.co.uk