YOU can hear music fit for a future king in Chichester next week.

The royal harpist to the Prince of Wales, Catrin Finch, gives a concert on Friday, July 11 as part of the Chichester Festivities.

Now in her early 20s, Catrin received her royal appointment in 2000 when the tradition of a royal harpist was revived for the first time since the mid-19th century.

Catrin also became the first female to receive the honour, which goes back to the 14th century.

Born in Wales in 1980 Catrin's early interest in music focused on the harp when she was five.

Her mastery of the harp led to prizes galore while still in her teens, including second prize in the World Harp Festival in 1994 when aged only 14.

In addition to solo appearances, Catrin has impressive credentials in orchestral work, including six years as principal harp in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain from 1990-1996.

Over the past two years Catrin has played all over the world including recitals in Thailand, Latvia, Germany, France, Russia and Spain.

A major event last year was the musical premiere of a concerto for two harps, commissioned by the Prince of Wales and written by Karl Jenkins specifically for Catrin and Elinor Bennett.

Catrin appears at St John's Chapel, St John's Street, Chichester, at 1.10pm on Friday, July 11 when she will be playing music by Bach, Debussy, Albeniz and de Falla.

Tickets are priced £5.50.

Call the box office on 01243 780192.