So, at last, the hi-tech world comes to Bradford on Avon, the Saxon outpost of Wiltshire.

Howard Shelley, the breath-takingly urbane pianist-director of this down to earth collection of astoundingly gifted musicians dazzled everyone with a sublime performance of Haydn’s Piano Concerto in D Major and an almost unforgettable Aubade, by Francis Poulenc.

And there for all to see, on the piano music stand was an electronic pad, activated by his left foot; leaving hands clear to play and conduct.

Brilliant use of modern technology to enhance performance.

And yet, amid all the justified euphoria, little doubts remain...

Everything was superb except the dynamics. Many times Shelley’s outstretched left hand, palm toward his string section, frequently seemed to want a little more delicacy, a little less gusto; just a touch more empathy.

There was the ever present danger of it being loud and very loud, of what quietude there was of being achieved by fewer playing.

The fourth movement of Poulence’s Sinfonietta, for instance, could have shown a little more of the composer’s love of wood wind and, particularly, the clarinet solo and counter melody from the horns, should have been handled more tenderly.

Harsh criticisms, you may think. But the London Mozart Players are at the pinnacle; and must be judged accordingly.