A date with romantic Scandinavia

Justin Doyle will conduct the Haffner Orchestra at Lancaster University on February 14 at a concert when the soprano soloist will be his wife Bibi Heal, right.

Bibi will sing some of the romantic songs by Carl Nielsen, which have been described as being rather like beautiful folk songs based on the Danish landscape.

The Haffner is Lancaster’s very own symphony orchestra and was founded almost 40 years ago. They play three concerts each year, in February, June and November.

The name Haffner comes from one of Mozart’s patrons in Salzburg.

The whole concert has a Nordic influence, featuring Sibelius’ fifth symphony and Grieg’s popular ‘Peer Gynt’.

The concert starts at 7pm and there will be a pre-concert talk with Justin and Bibi starting at 6.30pm.

Tickets can be bought from Lancaster or Morecambe Visitor Information Centres, from orchestra or choir members, by phone on 01524 582394 or at the door.

They cost £13.50 for adults, concessions £12.50, 18s and 
under go free.