The Orchestra of Opera North begins its 2010 season with a Viennese Whirl on January 3 (3pm) at Leeds Town Hall.

The programme includes music by Johann and Josef Strauss and Bizet. Phone 0113 224 3801.

Also at Leeds Town Hall is John Williams music, February 21, and Wagner and Strauss, March 27, The orchestra also plays the Nutcracker, January 21, Romeo and Juliet, February 17, Elgar Cello Concerto, April 1, the Planets, April 28, all at Huddersfield Town Hall. Phone 01484 223 200.