It was less flash than some other jubilees we have witnessed recently, with vastly fewer boats, planes and pensionable rock stars, but in important ways Scottish Opera's celebration of its 50th anniversary was very appropriate.
It was an occasion when those whose contribution is usually less visible were up on stage and a well-filled hall could give them the credit they are due.
An augmented orchestra demonstrated just what a fine band it is and the chorus, above them in the choir stalls and including some of the company's "emerging artists", had some excellent tunes to sing. And in front of them all departing music director Francesco Corti was demonstrably shaping an evening of classic Italian opera music.
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