The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra (LSO) and the Lancaster Symphony Chorus will take the stage at First Presbyterian Church, 140 E. Orange St., Lancaster, for three performances of Handel's "Messiah." The performances will take place on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 and 7 p.m.

Featured soloists will include Jessica Beebe, soprano; Amy Yovanovich, mezzo-soprano; Jeffrey Fahnestock, tenor; and Dean Sensing, bass. A free lecture will begin one hour before each performance.

Tickets range in price and can be purchased in advance by calling the LSO box office at 717-291-6440 or visiting http://www.lancastersymphony.org.