SALE cellist Cara Janes will be the star solo performer with the Lancashire Chamber Orchestra in Altrincham on Sunday March 26.

Cara, a student at the Royal Northern College of Music, will perform Elgar’s haunting Cello Concerto.

She is the principal cellist with the Piccadilly Symphony Orchestra and regularly tutors pupils at Altrincham Girls School and Chetham’s.

Orchestra leader Anne Heaton said: “We are delighted to be able to offer a platform to Cara. The orchestra is very pleased to provide an opportunity for her to showcase her considerable talents in her local area.

The programme is very engaging and we hope it will appeal to all ages.”

The performance at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls starts at 3pm.

Tickets cost £10 (children free), including a programme and tea and cakes in the interval. To reserve, call 0161 980 4275. For more information visit lancashirechamber.co.uk.