AN acclaimed chamber choir is to give a special performance – 'Bronte' – at Haworth.

Kantos will examine the lives and passions of the literary sisters through the eyes of their friend and supporter, Elizabeth Gaskell.

The event – featuring choral music and the spoken word – takes place at St Michael and All Angels Church on Sunday, September 22, at 4.30pm.

There will be music by Gerald Finzi, John Ireland, Cecilia McDowell and John Tavener.

And the choir will be joined by Elizabeth Gaskell expert Sherry Ashworth, who will curate and present the programme.

The performance will include British Sign Language interpretation by Paul Whittaker.

A choir spokesperson says: "The programme will immerse listeners in the isolated hilltop hive of creativity from where the sisters wove their intricate stories of desire, devotion, depravity and despair.

"Our events are for keen classical music fans and brand-new audience members alike – all are welcome!".

The Rev Oli Preston, rector at St Michael and All Angels, says: "We’re really excited that Kantos Chamber Choir is coming to our church and are looking forward to its concert."

For more details and tickets, go to tickettailor.com/events/kantoschamberchoir/1325579