A new piece by a Cumbrian composer will debut in Carlisle next month.

"Lake Land" by James Booth, will premiere at the City of Carlisle Orchestra’s winter concert on Saturday, December 7.

The piece takes the form of a musical poem, aiming to convey the varying moods of the county's lakes and hills.

Mr Booth said: "Though Lakeland’s landscape can be charming, this picture postcard view is deceptive.

"From picturesque to bleak, the gentle slopes lead to wild and at times treacherous mountains.

"And so, the orchestra follows its changing moods to evoke moments of joy to lonely sojourns.

"I sincerely hope we will always protect and cherish this unique and beautiful landscape."

Mr Booth, from Barrow, is the eldest of four children born to deaf parents.

He developed a passion for music and studied piano, orchestration, and classical guitar under the guidance of mentors including composer Ronald Stevenson.

Mr Booth now lives in north Cumbria and teaches music both privately and in schools.

He is currently recording a studio album of his own music in the blues and jazz genres.

The winter concert will also feature performances of Gustav Holst’s Suite de Ballet, Sergei Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kijé Suite, and A Carol Symphony by Viktor Hely-Hutchinson.

The orchestra will be conducted by Kentaro Machida, a Japanese conductor currently studying for a master’s degree in orchestral conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Kentaro Machida will conduct the orchestra at the City of Carlisle winter concert (Image: Supplied) Mr Machida graduated with first-class honours in music from the University of Oxford, and served as Senior Organ Scholar at Merton College.

In this role, he accompanied the college’s mixed-voice choir during chapel services, BBC broadcasts, CD recordings, UK and national tours.

He has received tuition from renowned conductors including Alexander Polishchuk, Sian Edwards, Stuart Stratford, John Wilson, and Ryan Bancroft.

The concert, sponsored by Cathedral Lodge Antiques, will start at 7.30pm in St John’s Church, London Road, Carlisle.

Advance tickets can be bought at £10 from orchestra members, Bookcase in Castle Street and the Tourist Information at Old Town Hall.

Alternatively, tickets are £12 at the door.

Under 18s can attend for free.