Damn, (not quite in the sphere of you baptism of fire on R3, I think) tdf - - I missed it as I was out in this sun of York collecting a low-price remainder copy of 'Somewhere - The Life of Jerome Robbins'.   However, I'll pursue the play on LA.

I do recall Timothy West's performance in "Beecham"; 1979; I think it was the Apollo Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue.    West imaginatively conducted an imaginary orchestra and, indeed, this was also my first acquaintance with the Delius Florida Suite, so balmy and exotic.  Several Delius anecdotes, too.

Later, the performance was taped by C4, using the Halle Orchestra, and it is a gutsy performance with so many Beecham characteristics.    I do make the occasional postings on my off-air discoveries and I did the usual air-punching when I came across the video a month or two ago.    My intention, of course, is to transfer the video to DVD.

May I, as a gesture of welcome, offer you a recording with my compliments?  You can reach me, sharpish, by using the Members facilities to send a personal message and I'll be delighted to respond in the same vein.

Welcome, again.