CONCERTS Penzance are welcoming internationally acclaimed author Sir Michael Morpurgo and the world-renowned Brodsky Quartet for a special pre-Christmas afternoon concert on Saturday, December 5.

The quartet’s own arrangement of Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' for string quartet and double bass will be interspersed with poems created and read by Sir Michael.

During an extended interval, there will be refreshments, mince pies and an opportunity for young people to meet Sir Michael and his wife, Clare, at St Mary’s Church.

Sir Michael will be signing copies of his latest book, Down Burrow Lane, about the creation of their charity, Farms For City Children, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Donations for the tea will go directly to support the charity.

Michael has written 130 books, many for children, several of which have been made into major films for cinema and TV, or adapted to the stage.

His books have sold 35 million copies worldwide attracting major awards and the author has received many honours. But for readers and listeners, it is the magic of the worlds he creates with his storytelling which makes his writings so attractive.

Joining Michael on the day will be the Brodsky Quartet, who have performed over 3,500 concerts on the major stages of the world and have released more than 70 recordings.

A natural curiosity and an insatiable desire to explore has propelled the group in a number of artistic directions since forming in 1972. Their energy and craftsmanship have attracted numerous awards and accolades worldwide, while their ongoing educational work provides a vehicle to pass on experience and stay in touch with the next generation.

The concert will conclude with the glorious Beethoven ‘Razumovsky’ Quartet no.1.

To book tickets for the 3pm event, visit: https://minack.com/whats-on/concerts-penzance-the-brodsky-quartet-with-michael-morpurgo/