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Katherine Jenkins to perform for Aberdeen charity

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Social care charity set to receive thousands of pounds from the concert next year

World famous classical singer Katherine Jenkins is to perform at His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen for a spectacular one-off charity concert.

The lyric mezzo-soprano will visit the Granite City for the performance on 20 February where she will be supported by local chamber choir Con Anima.

Sponsored by BP, the event is being organised by the Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust, with all proceeds going to its chosen beneficiary, Scottish social care charity Cornerstone.

Cornerstone provides care and support services for adults, young people and children across Scotland who live with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, dementia and other support needs.

Edel Harris, chief executive of Cornerstone, said: “We are very grateful to BP for sponsoring this special concert and to the Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust for choosing Cornerstone as the beneficiary.

Katherine is a hugely popular and high profile recording artist

“Katherine is a hugely popular and high profile recording artist and I am positive the evening will be a huge success.

“The money raised on the night will help Cornerstone provide specialist support and services to adults, young people and children in the north-east who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities and other complex needs.”

Lord Provost George Adam said the night is set to be a huge success.

“We are absolutely thrilled Katherine Jenkins has agreed to perform in Aberdeen for the Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust for one night only in February, to raise money for Cornerstone and help the people the charity supports,” he said.

“With the superb backing of Aberdeen choir Con Anima, this will be a fantastic night for music fans and we expect the tickets to sell very quickly.”

Established in 1980, Cornerstone supports over 2,600 people each year and delivers services across 20 local authority areas in Scotland.

Tickets for the concert are on sale now priced from £29.50 including booking fee.