Classical Preview: Sunday morning series returns to hotel with a Russian theme

They open this Sunday with the region's most popular chamber group, the Endellion Quartet, who bring with them a Russian theme, with the third of Tchaikovsky's quartets and the third of the series Beethoven composed for the Russian-born Prince Razumovsky.

Then a former winner of the Leeds International Piano Competition, Artur Pizarro, has chosen a wide-ranging programme that includes Ravel's virtuoso showpiece, Gaspard de la Nuit (Feb 7).

Clarinettist Michael Collins offers a popular programme, including works by Gershwin and Bizet and those creamy tones of the sonata by Poulenc (Mar 7).

The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet offer a seldom-heard musical combination and introduce us to their world of fascinating arrangements and to new works (March 21).

American-born pianist Garrick Ohlsson ends the season with a timely commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Chopin (April 11).

A further event is aimed at children aged five or over and their parents. It takes them on a fun-packed journey into Scottish Folk music with an interactive content to introduce young people to a "live" concert (Feb 21).

Harrogate International Sunday Series, Old Swan Hotel, Jan 24-Apr 11, 11am. 0845 130 8840.