With precious little good news coming out of Jerusalem, there ought to be a special welcome here for the YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus.

Israeli and Palestinian singers from the West and East of the city will take part in a music celebration for peace at the Aldwych Theatre in London on Sunday week, in aid of the Jerusalem Foundation.

Also performing will be AfterParty A Capella, the New London Children's Choir and Miel de Botton (above) the singing sister of philosopher of Alain de Botton and an ambassador for Weizmann UK.