The 2000/01 series of concerts features a wide selection of music, starting on October 7 with the distinguished husband-and-wife team Robin and Kim Colvill - piano and narrator - in a fascinating programme "The Life and Times of Edvard Grieg".

Widely recognised as one of the world's leading ensembles, Fine Arts Brass are celebrating their 21st anniversary and return to Redditch in November.

Guitarist Craig Ogden, with a best-selling CD to his name, will play in December.

Chord IV will be the February visitors in a programme of songs and duets, "Around the World in 80 Minutes".

Two of the country's best young musicians, Katherine Spencer (clarinet) and Sam Haywood (piano) will give the March concert, followed by the equally brilliant young British pianist Yuri Paterson-Olenich, who is highly regarded in Russia, where he regularly performs.

The season ends with the LITmus Trio, an unusual combination of instruments - flute, cello and piano - in a programme of well known music.

A fully detailed programme is available at the library and information centre or by calling 546056.