Hatstand Opera (one of the best known and best quality touring opera companies in Britain). "Christmas Greeting's" is an all singing, cracker-snapping Christmas special. Dec 7. 8pm. Bobbington Village Hall. Tickets are available on 01384 221476 or from the Post Office.

Gustav Holst by Dr Joanna Archibald illustrated talk Dec 12. 7.30pm. The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath. Tickets available from the museum or telephone 01905 333224.

' Friends of the County Music Library' Present a "Christmas Concert." Dec 13. 7.30pm. Feckenham Parish Church. Tickets available from Worcester City Library, Foregate St, Worcester or (01905 765310) or on the door.

Malvern Hills Brass Band 'Sound of Christmas' annual concert. Dec 15. 7.30pm. Huntingdon Hall, Deansway. (01905 611427).

"Joy to the World" with Worcester Festival Choral Society, Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra and County Youth Choir. A spectacular event for all the family. Dec 15. 7.30pm. Worcester Cathedral. (01905 611427).

'Christmas is Coming'... a festive celebration in words and music conducted by Donald Hunt and performed by The Elgar Chorale of Worcester. Dec 16. 7.30pm. Swan Theatre, The Moors, Worcester. (01905 27322).

Christmas Concert. (Tewkesbury Town Band). Dec 16. 7.30pm. The Rose Theatre, Tewkesbury, Glos. Box Office. 01684 295074.

Music at St. Martins, Cathy Scott and Byron Parish present "From Jigs to Jazz". Dec 17. 7.30pm. St. Martins Church, London Road, (01905 358083).

Artisan "Stuff the Turkey" Christmas Show. Get ready for Christmas with Britain's best loved close harmony trio- a roller-coaster of musical emotions! Dec 18. 8pm. Huntingdon Hall, Deansway, Worcester. (01905 611427).

Worcester Cathedral Choir- Conductor Adrian Lucas & Worcester Concert Club return to the Hall with a selection of Christmas music from around the globe. Dec 19. 7.30pm. Huntingdon Hall, Deansway. Worcester (01905 611427).

Messiah by Candlelight- English Symphony Orchestra. Tewkesbury Abbey. Dec 19. 7.30pm. (01684 560696).

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 Book Shop, 6 High Street, Pershore or 01386 553400/553269).

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 - An illuminating talk 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.

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