THROUGH to this year's Keldwyth Award final at Levens Hall, on September 14, are cellist Rebecca Green, aged 21, from Kirkby Lonsdale; former Casterton student Alexia Pelling ,20, oboe; and mezzo-soprano from Dendron, near Ulverston, Michelle Larcombe, 21.
Also competing for £1,000 first prize will be Matthew Whitaker, from Carlisle (classical guitar), and Ireby violinist Amy Cardigan.
All five were chosen following the preliminary heat at Grasmere Church.
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