The first in Bishop Auckland Music Society’s 2019 concert series takes place on Friday, 3rd May at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church on Cockton Hill Road. Described as ‘an artist of extraordinary magnetism’, Sarah Beth Briggs was the then youngest-ever finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition which then launched her professional career. 4 years later she gained international recognition as joint winner of the International Mozart Competition in Salzburg. Her playing has been broadcast on radio and TV and she has performed with many UK orchestras. The Bishop Auckland concert will include music by Bach, Mozart and Ravel amongst others. Tickets £13.50 (£15 on the door), available from Brotherton’s Music or Brian Varley (01388 606075)