VERSATILE and dynamic soprano, Pippa Goss, is among the distinguished line-up of soloists for Lancaster and District Choral Society's much-awaited performance of Messiah.

Conducted by John Perrin and accompanied by a 16-piece chamber orchestra, led by Jill Jackson, the popular choir will sing Handel's great oratorio at Lancaster's superb Grand Theatre on Saturday, April 2 (7.30pm).

Sharing the spotlight with Pippa will be contralto, Kathryn Woodruff; tenor, Christopher Steele; bass, Alan Fairs, and Peter Collier on harpsichord.

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