Goa, Jan. 2 -- Dolcy D'Cruz

Stuti's Christmas concerts had once again become a cherished December tradition for audiences in Goa. This year, the Stuti Choral & String Ensemble performed the Christmas section of Handel's 'Messiah' over two evenings in Old Goa, presenting at the Museum of Christian Art and at the Royal Chapel of St Anthony. The concerts drew a mix of long time supporters and first-time listeners, all of whom were treated to a blend of choral and orchestral excellence, as the ensemble delivered a series of spirited and meticulously prepared performances. Many attendees spoke of the sense of unity created by the ensemble. Heta Pandit, who attended the concerts, said what stayed with her most was "the camaraderie and the unis...