The acclaimed Lancashire Sinfonietta returns to Lancaster on December 8 with two early works by Haydn and a string composition from Stravinsky.

Under the direction of Lyn Fletcher, leader of the Hall Orchestra and a popular soloist at Hall concerts, they will play Haydn's Symphony No. 22 'Philosopher' and the C major Violin Concerto followed by Stravinsky's Concerto In D for string orchestra.

The programme ends with another fabulous work for the Tippett centenary year, the Concerto for Double String Orchestra.

The Lancashire Sinfonietta plays the Great Hall, Lancaster University, on December 8 from 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 -£17. Tel:01524 594151 (24 hour answerphone) Email: boxoffice@lancaster.ac.uk