A 'BASSOON extravaganza' will soon be coming to Cumbria. 

The Holm Leveaux Duo (Ursula Leveaux and Frederik Holm) will be showing off the wind instrument to audiences in Appleby, Kendal and Orton. 

Ursula is the bassonist of London's Nash Ensemble, and the principal bassoon with City of London Sinfonia. 

She was also the Principal Bassoon with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra from 1987 to 2007 and was taught at Chetham's School of Music. 

Swedish-born Fredrik lives in Lancaster and works with the Westmorland Youth Orchestra. 

The pair will be playing at the Appleby Hub from 7.30pm on Saturday, September 21, Kendal Castle St Centre from 3.30pm on Sunday 22 September and Orton Market Hall from 7.30pm also on the 22 September. 

Tickets cost £8 and accompanied children go free. Tickets are available from Appleby TIC and Orton Village Store or on the door.