• Text size
  • Send this article to a friend
  • Print this article

BBC SSO, City Hall, Glasgow

Of course it was a blazing start to Donald Runnicles’ career as chief conductor of the BBC SSO.

After their launch concert on Thursday night, at which the volcanic end of Mahler’s First Symphony triggered tumultuous applause, it was tempting to put down the pen, throw the hat in the air and have a good old rave up.