ONE of the finest music colleges in Europe is returning to Halton.

The Royal Northern College of Music Sinfonia will be performing at the Queens Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday, February 3.

It is the first concert in this year's Halton Music Society season.

World renowned conductor Garry Walker will lead the 40-strong orchestra through a varied programme.

Pieces will include Pulcinell Suite (Stravinsky), The Lark Ascending (Vaughan Williams) and Symphony No 7 in A Op 92 (Beethoven).

Tickets priced £7.50, concessions £6 are available from the box office on 0151-424 2339.