Conducted by Thomas Payne, Shrewsbury Cantata Choir will perform three pieces of music by German composers including the well-known Brahms’ German Requiem. The music is inspired by the love and human tragedy surrounding Brahms and Clara Schumann’s affair. The concert takes place at 7.30pm on Saturday 9 December at St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury. Tickets are £14 available shrewsburycantatachoir.org.uk, on the door, or email roger.h.terry@gmail.com.

Top jazz group heading to Shropshire
One of the country’s top jazz groups will be performing in Shropshire next month. The Julian Bliss Septet (pictured) takes to the stage at the