CLASSICAL music returns to North Berwick on Saturday thanks to Opera East Lothian (OEL).

The group’s ‘Classical Prom’ features the music of Verdi, Sibelius and Rameau, along with movie scores and a Scottish finale.

OEL will also be joined by musicians from the orchestras of Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet.

The charter of OEL is to perform classical choral music, mixing keen amateurs and professional musicians.

Jessica Davidson, chair of OEL, said: “The beauty of the chorus lies in friendship and a joining of voices; our rehearsals can be exacting, but that is the point.

“Our key purpose is to provide a performance for our wonderful audience, one they can reflect on, and be moved by. We will deliver something they can listen to with enjoyment – whatever that means to each individual.”

East Lothian Courier: The OEL choirThe Opera East Lothian choir

The concert is at St Andrew Blackadder Church at 7.15pm. Tickets for the event are by suggested donation of £17. They can be bought from company members or from Greens and Blues Fine Art on North Berwick High Street.

Tickets can also be bought on the door, contactless payment available. Under-16s can attend free. OEL is collecting for North Berwick RNLI.