WELSH singing superstar Katherine Jenkins is performing an open air concert in the North-East tonight.

The mezzo-soprano is singing at The Northern Sessions' first concert in Herrington Country Park, between Chester-le-Street and Sunderland.

Audiences seated outdoors on chairs and blankets are enjoying a range of classical numbers from the 35-year-old songstress.

She is being accompanied by The National Symphony Orchestra, who were conducted by Anthony Inglis.

The orchestra has previously accompanied Katherine on her 2015 'Home Sweet Home' tour.

A spokesman for Sunderland Live, the events company behind the gig, said: “Katherine, the world's most prolific Classical Crossover artist, is a great introduction to the Northern Sessions and sets the bar high for future performances.

“Since she has burst on the music scene in 2003 she has performed all over the world and has become a favourite of the Royal Family and with our British Forces.

“Katherine Jenkins has not only made classical music popular to a wide audience but has also appeared in television shows ranging from Pop Star to Opera Star and US hit show Dancing With The Stars, along with performing to audiences around the world.”

The audience was also treated to the musical talents of Special Guest Acts, Violinists Vladimir and Anton.

Vladimir and Anton are two brothers who are originally from Slovakia and hail from four generations of music makers.