Two members of a national orchestra have deserted the concert hall to perform a concert for a house-bound East Molesey woman.

June Coope, from Kent Road, was nominated by a friend as part of Radio Three's first national Musicians on Call campaign, in which orchestral duos play for people normally unable to attend concerts.

Mrs Coope, who is in her late 50s, became house-bound after a stroke which left her unable to speak.

At the concert on Friday, November 3, cellist Emma Black with Helen Simons on bassoon, both from the Royal Philarmonic Orchestra, played Elgar and Brahms to a gathering of Mrs Coope's family and friends.

Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber said: "I am delighted to take part in Musicians On Call. So many people love music but simply can't get to a concert whether for health reasons or perhaps because they live in a remote area or work evening shifts.

"This is an opportunity for them to experience the excitement and intimacy of a live performance."

Members of the public were asked to telephone the BBC Radio Three Listeners' Line last month to nominate a friend, relative or neighbour for a live performance in their own home or in hospital.

The scheme incorporates 28 orchestras from around the country, from which musical duos are making up to 100 visits from Andover to Edinburgh.

The concert was also attended by friends from Mrs Coope's Dysphasia support.

Mr Coope said the concert meant a great deal to her.