JULIAN Lloyd Webber, one of the world’s finest and most influential classical musicians has announced a series of concerts for 2015 including dates in Eastleigh and Salisbury.

For the first time, Lloyd Webber, pictured, will take his audience on a historical and musical journey by presenting a unique insight into his extraordinary life, with music performed by himself, his wife and fellow cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, together with pianist Pam Chowhan.

As a member of arguably the most influential musical dynasty of modern times, Lloyd Webber will recount stories of touring, recording sessions, concerts and TV shows to link with a new presentation of rare video footage of him talking and performing with the likes of Nigel Kennedy, Elton John, Katherine Jenkins, Tim Rice, Yehudi Menhuin, Joaquin Rodrigo, Cleo Laine, Stephane Grappelli and many others.

The show will include works from Faure’s Elegy, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Music of the Night and Rachmaninov’s Cello Sonata.

Fellow cellists are being invited to bring along their own cello to perform on stage with the maestro himself.

Lloyd Webber said: “I look forward to sharing some incredible videos and stories with you! It will be a fun evening suitable for all families and children.”

n He plays Eastleigh Concorde Club (023 8061 3989) on February 26 and Salisbury City Hall (01722 434434) on April 20.

Tickets: £25.