THE 50th season of Hawkshead Music for a Summer Evening opens next Tuesday (July 4) with a highly anticipated concert from Encore. Specialists in performing opera solos, duets, large ensemble pieces and choruses, Encore is one of the region's most popular vocal ensembles. The following Saturday (July 8) mixed voice choir Manchester Chorale bring its wide ranging repertoire to Hawkshead Parish Church with the third performance in the popular, 10-concert series - which raises funds for local charities - on Tuesday, July 11, courtesy of pianist John Longley. Performances start at 8pm.