The English Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special star-studded concert where all the performers are donating their fees to the anniversary appeal.

William Boughton, conductor and founder of the Malvern-based orchestra, said: "It's a major achievement to have got to 25 years, particularly in these days of under-funding of the arts.

"One needs to celebrate these landmarks in an organisation's existence, like reaching 25 years. Also, the bringing together of such celebrated artists who have kindly given their fees to the appeal is a very special thing."

Australian guitarist Craig Ogden, who was dubbed "a worthy successor to Julian Bream" by BBC Music Magazine and was nominated for a Grammy award, will be performing Rodrigo. The trio of Rapheal Wallfisch, Phillipe Graffin and Jeremy Menuhin, who won acclaim for their performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto at the Symphony Hall, will be repeating the performance.

All the past chairmen of the orchestra will be in attendance, including Millennium Dome chairman David James.

As part of the ESO's commitment to contemporary British music, Paul Patterson's Cello Concerto will be performed, and Mr Patterson will be in the audience,

Tickets cost £8-£28 and are available from 01684 892277.