The St. Mary’s Choral Society and Chamber Orchestra will perform George Frederick Handel’s “The Messiah” in a candlelit concert planned for 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 at St. Mary’s Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary’s concert series.
The oratorio on the life of Jesus Christ was composed for soloists, chorus and orchestra.
The Advent/Christmas portion of the work will be performed in its entirety, along with excerpts from the second and third parts. Christopher Diebert will conduct.
Suggested donation is $10; however, any amount will be gratefully accepted. The public is invited; families are welcome to attend.
For more information, call 732-721- 0179 or 732-727-0838.

