Sir, - The headline, "Oh God, no another Messiah" (Arts, December 5th) caught my attention. I have to agree with Robin Hilliard that it is time for a "moratorium" on the work. While it is a work that guarantees a full house, why not expose such as Bach's Christmas Oratorio? This work is being performed in St anne's Church, Dawson Street on January 21st and 28th at 3.30 p.m. by the Orchestra of St Cecilia in conjunction with Canzona chamber Choir. Those of you out there other than Messiah will be most welcome. - yours, etc.,
Colette Grant, (Hon. Secretary), Canzona Chamber Choir, Kew Park Crescent, Lucan, co Dublin.