MUSIC lovers are in for a rare treat when a renowned tenor returns home.

Former Worcester Cathedral chorister, Allan Clayton went to St. John's College, Cambridge, on a choral scholarship. During his post graduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music he was awarded an impressive range of prestigious scholarships and awards, including the Elton John Scholarship and the Queen's Commendation for Excellence 2007.

The tenor, one of the most acclaimed of his generation, appeared at Cardiff's Millennium stadium for the FA Cup Final, alongside Welsh singer Catherine Jenkins and, next summer, he'll be performing the title role in Britten's opera Albert Herring at Glyndebourne, the famed opera venue in East Sussex.

On Sunday, October 14, Clayton will perform at Malvern's St James School. It'll be the first concert in his home town.

Lynne Lindner, director of Music at Malvern St James, said: "This is a rare treat for local music lovers and is sure to be a sellout."

The programme will include Britten, Holst and Bridge.

The concert will take place in the school's York Hall at 7.30pm.

For tickets, £7.50 each, call 01684 564609 or email music@malvernstjames.co.uk.