MANCHESTER Camerata's New Year Gala Concert promises to be more spectacular than ever, as the chamber orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary year.

The New Year's Eve Opera Gala begins at 7.30pm with guest conductor Wyn Davies taking to the podium while Donald Maxwell, popular singer and presenter, will host the event.

The concert is at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, and will feature singers Colin Judson and Ha Young Lee. Colin is a renowned English tenor, while Ha Young is one of the most talented young stars to emerge from London's National Opera Studio in recent years.

On New Year's Day, 3pm, Manchester Camerata will return to the Bridgewater Hall for a Viennese Gala, again under the baton of Wyn Davies, and with master of ceremonies Donald Maxwell. This time the orchestra will be joined by acclaimed soprano, Marilyn Hill Smith.

Tickets are from The Bridgewater Hall on 0161 907 9000.