LANCASTER University's own organist is to be the next soloist in the Lancas-ter International Concert Series.

Ian Hare will present works for organ by JS Bach, CPE Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Leighton, Franck and Dubois in The Great Hall at the university next Thursday, November 11.

The organ at Lancaster University was designed by Ralph Downes and forms a permanent centrepiece in The Great Hall, where Ian has played many times.

He has served the university for the past 30 years as a lecturer in music from 1974 to 89 and as university organist until the present day.

Ticket details are from the box office on 01524-594151.

For full details of the concert season, log on at www.lancasterconcerts.co.uk