The programme was highlighted by Brahms Violin Concerto, played with passion by Jansen. This was preceded by a new Fanfare, composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. This mixed ability work was written with the intention of enabling young musicians to team up with a professional orchestra and is meant as a lasting legacy to the Queen's diamond jubilee. Sir Peter was in attendance to take a bow and stayed for the whole concert.
Next was the violin concerto which earnt great applause which in turn was rewarded by a brief extra from the soloist. After the interrval, the LSO played Walton's Symphony number 1.
It was a great evening, with the Brahms lingering in my mind most vivedly of all the pieces.
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