The main focus fell on two new commissions, one in either half, which gave contrasting but complementary accounts of how the group can sound.
East meets west in classical guitarist Simon Thacker’s latest project and if the programme as a whole didn’t achieve a satisfying confluence of influences, there was much to suggest that this nonet could have a life beyond its current Scottish Arts Council Tune-up tour and planned CD.
The main focus fell on two new commissions, one in either half, which gave contrasting but complementary accounts of how the group can sound.