Work: An American in Paris

Korngold's concerto is at the heart of The Hallé's concert of American urban music which also features Gershwin, Higdon and Bernstein.

Conductor Ludovic Morlot deserves high praise for managing this flow of delightful music and keeping it in sync with the screenplay.

Each of the works are particularly radiant in themselves, but made even more so as they were presented here.

Marking a trio of anniversaries, Debussy, Bernstein and their 25th milestone, the Ulster Youth Orchestra are welcomed home from their celebratory European tour with the warmest Irish greetings.

Revelling in the luscious orchestrations and sumptuous melodies, it was a rare treat to bask in such obvious delight from both conductor and orchestra.