HIGHLIGHTS from this year's Three Choirs Festival between August 17 and 23 will be the performances of lesser-known pieces by one of Britain's greatest composers, William Walton.

Celebrating the centenary of the composer, the festival will feature a wide range of works from his impressive portfolio.

Coronation works created in 1902 will also feature as part of the Golden Jubilee year festival, particularly Handel's Coronation Anthems, Elgar's Coronation Ode, Walton's Coronation March Orb and Sceptre.

There will also be a performance by the Choral Scholars of King's, Collegium Regale.

Jazz also joins the programme of events being performed at venues in and around Worcester, including Great Witley Church and Pershore Abbey.

For a full programme and booking form write to The Festival Administrator, Worcester Three Choirs Festival, 6 Edgar Street, Worcester WR1 2LR.