The Messiah
St Mary's Church, Preston, PR1 0AH
Saturday 21st February 2026
Occento Choir returns in 2026 with an intimate performance of Handel’s Messiah. The performance will take place in the stunning setting of St Mary's Church, Penwortham, a space well suited to the chamber approach to this work performed on a large scale and will lend it to Handel's intended reflective atmosphere of the piece.
Led by Nathan Westell-Smith, the performance includes an excellent cohort of local talent including: Faye Anna Bowness (soprano), Imogen Garner (alto), Michael Jones (tenor), and David Cane (bass).
This performance offers a thoughtful alternative to larger-scale presentations of Messiah, inviting audiences to hear a familiar work afresh in the calm and characterful surroundings of St. Mary’s Church.
Led by Nathan Westell-Smith, the performance includes an excellent cohort of local talent including: Faye Anna Bowness (soprano), Imogen Garner (alto), Michael Jones (tenor), and David Cane (bass).
This performance offers a thoughtful alternative to larger-scale presentations of Messiah, inviting audiences to hear a familiar work afresh in the calm and characterful surroundings of St. Mary’s Church.
