Sinfonia Dalriada

The wonderful presence of John Grant conducting a one-off performance of the magnificent Sinfonia Dalriada in Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh.

The hall was a little light and bland for photography so I tried to either get in close with my 70-300 or in this case use the glass surround on a balcony to add interest.

Good to see the first violinist concentrating on John’s vigorous direction!

Another shot of the baton-meister

The percussion section probably savouring the music.

Another study in concentration.

I love this violinists expression.

My favourite shot. I love the depth of the layered music stands leading into the musicians.

If ever a man looked like a great artist it’s this guy with the reflection in his glasses.

The background was so bland and colourless that I preferred to change the whole scene to monochrome to emphasise the curve of the brass section’s layout.

The curve again, this time in colour.

Starship commander anyone?

A priceless expression.