SOLO violinist Leland Chen will be performing Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor with the English Symphony Orchestra in Malvern next week.

Winner of the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition, Leland has toured over 60 cities in the USA and appeared at numerous European festivals.

His performance at Malvern Theatres on Friday, October 25 will be preceded by a talk at 6.45pm by ESO leader Michael Bochmann. The performance will begin at 7.30pm, and will also include Weber's Der Freischutz Overture and Brahms' Symphony No 2 in D.

Tickets start at £7, available from 01684 892277.