THE Haffner Orchestra is back with an exciting new season, opening on Saturday, November 28 (7.30pm), in the Great Hall at Lancaster University.

Under new musical director Justin Doyle, the Haffner's Virtuosic Dances programme includes John Adams' The Chairman Dances, Grieg's Piano Concerto, featuring soloist Richard Uttley, and Symphonic Dances by Rachmaninov.

Tickets are available from Lancaster Visitor Centre, The Storey, on 01524-582394.