Thea Musgrave
The Sage, Gateshead, Monday December 8th, Tuesday December 9th
The Northern Sinfonia pays homage to the 80-year-old Scottish-born composer with two days of concerts, taking in Helios and Ring Out Wild Bells.

Elektra
Town Hall, Leeds, Thursday December 11th
Richard Farnes conducts a concert performance of Strauss's one-acter, with Susan Bullock in the title role.