SMALL is Beautiful, a unique musical trio, are to present a concert at the Avenue Methodist Church on Sunday, October 11 at 3 p,m.

The voice of baritone Ian Gifford will ring out to the accompaniment of pianist Lulu Young and violinist, Viv Chasey who will also perform works in their own right.

The two instrumentalists play the first item, Sibelius’s 5 pieces for violin and piano followed by the same composer’s songs, Evening and the Diamond on the March Snow performed by Ian Gifford.   Lulu Yang and Viv Chasey will complete the first half with  Grieg’s Sonata in F for violin and piano.

After the interval, Ian Gifford will return to sing Grieg’s Songs, A Dream, A Swan and I Love but Thee.   Then, Lulu Yang will follow with favourite miniatures from his Lyric Pieces for Piano.   Songs of the Volga boatmen arranged by Chaliapin will follow.

Ian Gifford will conclude his part of the concert with Dvorak’s songs, My Song of Love and Come and join the Dancing.

Lulu Yang and Viv Chasey will  end the concert with Bartok’ s Romanian Dances arranged by Szekely for violin and piano.

For tickets, telephone 0161 962 0469 or pay at the door.