March 10.

At another time Michael Tumelty and I have been in concert with each

other over a performance but I cannot agree with his assessment of the

Royal SNO's fine programme (March 9).

Perhaps to someone who had gone for the evening with anticipation of

some exciting and familiar music and not with the intention of

criticising the view is, of necessity, quite different.

I was ''grabbed from take one'' and very definitely ''connected''.

My reaction to the music for Robin Hood was simply to be roused by the

brass section or lulled by the lovely soothing serenade to love.

The band appeared to be enjoying the whole thing, particularly the

player who donned his Indiana Jones hat to bang the big drum, and I did

admire the lady who, with great dexterity, moved from piano to grand

piano to electronic organ.

My friends and I really had a wonderful evening. Our thanks to Carl

Davis and the band for a very entertaining concert.

Isobel B. Donaldson,

17 Castleview Road,

Strathaven.