THIS year’s Ryedale Festival launch concert will feature the prize-winning Sacconi Quartet, it has been announced.

The festival runs from July 11 to 27. The launch on April 11 at St Peter’s Church, Norton, will feature the prize-winning Sacconi Quartet.

Their programme includes Mozart and Dvorak’s famously melodic American String Quartet - the chamber music counterpart to his New World Symphony.

Tickets are £18 for the centre aisle and £12 for unallocated side aisles. Under 18s are half price. Call 01751 475777 or email tickets@ryedalefestival.co.uk for tickets.