Despite severe sound problems caused by the concert hall's amplification system, the London Philharmonic Orchestra gave an enjoyable and thoroughly accessible performance of Rossini's Overture To The Thieving Magpie, Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.
The jewel in the crown was solo violinist Boris Garlitsky, who tackled the virtuosic demands of Beethoven's concerto without a hint of flashiness, while maintaining a lovely rapport with the orchestra and the audience.
The LPO brought to life Rossini's effervescent overture with a light, playful touch which would have been a joy to listen if the acoustics of the concert hall hadn't dampened the sound, ruining the work's famous echo effects.
Sadly, Rimsky-Korsakov's enchanting Scheherazade was worst hit by the sound problems, even distracting the conductor at one point.
Nevertheless, the orchestra conjured the drama and magic of Scheherazade's stories magnificently.
The LPO returns for the final concert of the season on April 12 - let's just hope the Dome can get its sound problems sorted out by then.
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