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    Youth Messiah from Scratch

    A truly inspirational afternoon at London's Royal Albert Hall where 1200 young voices came together to tackle Handel's masterpiece.

    1. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      1. London's Royal Albert Hall plays host to an inspirational night

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    2. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      2. A full Royal Albert Hall

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    3. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      3. Voices and groups gather from around the country

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    4. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      4. Young singers tackle Handel

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    5. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      5. Even more young singers tackle Handel

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    6. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      6. Suzi Digby OBE directs from the podium

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    7. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      7. The English Festival Orchestra

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    8. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      8. A resplendat Royal Albert Hall

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    9. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      9. Suzi Digby OBE

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    10. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      10. The Hall filled with voices

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    11. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      11. The English Festival Orchestra and Suzi Digby OBE

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    12. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      12. West Country in the house...

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    13. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      13. The stage and choir stalls are filled

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    14. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      14. Suzi Digby OBE keeps everything on track

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    15. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      15. A quick peek at the music...

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    16. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      16. London's beautiful Royal Albert Hall

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    17. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      17. Royal Albert Hall's iconic mushrooms look down on the ensemble...

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    18. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      18. An inspirational event

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    19. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      19. A lead voice

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    20. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      20. Suzi Digby OBE conducting

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    21. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      21. A full compliment of singers

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    22. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      22. All together now...

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus, with young people aged 10–25 filling the Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    23. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      23. Handel's Messiah with a fresh twist

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus, with young people aged 10–25 filling the Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    24. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      24. The Royal Albert Hall on December 1

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    25. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      25. Suzi Digby OBE keeping it all on track

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    26. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      26. Young singers and Handel's masterpiece

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    27. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      27. The floor of the Royal Albert Hall

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

    28. Youth Messiah from Scratch

      28. A great afternoon was had by all

      1,200 voices of The Really Big Youth Chorus - young people aged 10–25 - filled the Royal Albert Hall with the sound of Handel’s masterpiece. Photos: Andy Squire

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