A CHORAL Society, which includes singers from across South Cheshire and Crewe, drew more than 100 enthusiasts to a special celebration of music.

Nantwich Choral Society welcomed choristers from Cheshire, Shropshire, Wiltshire, the Lake District and all points in between to a Come Sing event at Nantwich Parish Church.

NCS spokeswoman Anne Harwood said: "Some 120 singers gathered for the day with rehearsals in the morning for the choir and rehearsals in the afternoon along with the orchestra. The day concluded with a concert for a very appreciative audience.

"They combined voices to sing Handel's Messiah, probably one of the most popular pieces in the choral repertoire.

"It tells the story of Christ from the prophesies of His coming, the Annunciation and Nativity, through to His death and resurrection and then on to His redemption and the immortality of the Christian soul.

"The music, like the performance, was both moving and inspirational."

The Society, which celebrates a milestone anniversary this year, is now rehearsing for a concert at St. Mary's on Saturday, March 26.

The music will be from J S Bach's St John Passion - first performed in 1724.

Society President, John Lea, owner of breakfast firm Mornflake Oats in Crewe, said: "It is 50 years since the Society opened its doors as a local authority evening class and it seemed fitting to sing Handel's Messiah as a start to this special year."

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