Presented by Martin Handley As part of the 25th annual Christmas Festival from St John's Smith Square, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Polyphony, conducted by Stephen Layton, perform Handel's Messiah. Handel: Messiah Polyphony Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Elin Manahan Thomas soprano Iestyn Davies countertenor James Gilchrist tenor Derek Welton, bass Stephen Layton conductor.