This was conveyed with an effective brightness of tone and there was clarity in the bowingand clear definition of the quicker notes. Dynamics were successfully varied to drive themusic forwards with a good sense of direction. The performance was not entirely taut withthe ensemble for a small section in the middle of the piece and intonation on some of thehigher notes was not fully centred, but there was a good level of conviction and assuranceshown overall.