A SELL-OUT music concert series in County Durham is expanding.

Live in the Libraries, organised by Durham County Council, is increasing its venues from four to five for its third season.

The series, featuring Classic Rhythm, will tour the county from May 10 to 14.

The trio, who play flute, keyboard and percussion, will start in Barnard Castle Library on May 10, then visit Newton Hall on May 11, Crook on May 12, Lanchester on May 13, and Murton on May 14.

Helen O'Connell, Adrian Sutcliffe and Chris Brannick, who all studied at the Royal Academy of Music, have played to sell-out audiences all over the country.

All three have performed at key concert venues in the UK, as well as in Africa, the Far East, Australasia and Europe.

Durham County Council music development officer Alan Hood said: "Because there are only three players, audiences are always bemused by the vast array of instruments on stage, some familiar, some not.

"Skilful arrangements of well-known classics are complemented by the group's warm informality."

Published: 13/04/2004