The de Havilland Philharmonic opens its season next Sunday, October 4, with a German 19th century repertoire.

The concert will feature Harpenden cellist Guy Johnston, BBC Young Musician of the Year 2000, performing Schumann’s Cello Concerto.

That will be followed by Brahms Symphony No 4 in a concert conducted by Robin Browning.

It starts at 7.30pm in the University of Herts’ Weston Auditorium in Hatfieldand tickets are £20 with concessions £15, children £8 and students £6, available from 01707 281127 or online at www.ticketline.co.uk/venue/the-weston-auditorium#contact