City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra presents Christmas Concerts 21, 22 & 23 December. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. (Information tel. 0121 780 3333).

PuzzleJug (five performers with an assortment of instruments) present "Let us be Merry", traditional carols, songs, wassails & readings). (In aid of Hope and Homes for Children Worcestershire Support Group). Dec 22. 7.30pm. Peopleton Village Hall. Tickets £10 to include supper. Licensed bar available. (From Maxine's BookShop, 6 High Street, Pershore or 01386 553400/553269).

The Midland Concert Orchestra organised by the Lions Clubs of Worcestershire present an evening of light classics and family favourites. New Years Day. 7.30pm. Tickets available on 01299 826256 or call at Bewdley Tourist Information Centre/Stourport Photo Centre/Russells, Coventry Street, Kidderminster. All proceeds to the County Air Ambulance.

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra present The Music of Vienna. 4 January. 7.30pm. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets £6-£33.50. (Information tel. 0121 780 3333)

The King of Instruments - Illuminating talks on organs and organists by Dr Roy Massey MBE. Jan 10 7.30pm. Lumby Recital Room of the Elgar School of Music, Worcester. Tickets £5 Concessions £4. Tickets available from The Elgar School of Music, Deansway, Worcester tel. 01905 28613 or on the door.

Droitwich Concert Club presents "Kungsbacka Piano Trio" January 12 7.30 p.m. Droitwich Spa Methodist Church, Droitwich. Tickets £9.50 (Concessions £8.50, Students £3.50). For more information and tickets tel. 01905 775246.

Worcester Concert Club presents Charles Owen - Piano who has won several prestigious competitions. January 20 3.00 p.m. Huntington Hall, Worcester. Tickets £9.50 (Concessions £8, Students & Children £3). For more information and tickets tel. 01905 611427.

Droitwich Concert Club presents "Ensemble Amarillis" February 9 7.30 p.m. Droitwich Spa Methodist Church, Droitwich. Tickets £9.50 (Concessions £8.50, Students £3.50). For more information and tickets tel. 01905 775246.

Gurney, Howells & Parry by Dr Anne Dunn February 20 7.30 p.m. The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath, Worcester. Tickets £5. For more information and tickets tel. 01905 333224.

The Elgar Chorale of Worcester present "Some Enchanted Evening" February 24 7.30 p.m. The Swan Theatre, Worcester. Tickets £8.00 (Concessions £6.50). For more information and tickets tel. 01905 27322.

Tosca Compagnia d'Opera Italiana di Milano. Mar 6-9. Eve's 8pm. . Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office 01684 892277.