Apollo’s Fire were engagingly spirited (though far from note perfect) and I too enjoyed the director’s comments. How can one be bored with Bach in all his variety? I particularly liked the viola leads and clarity of textures in the great 6th concerto. I disliked the mannered pauses in the opening movements of the 3rd and 5th,, but other movements, e.g. the joyful last movement of the 5th, came off very well. The 2nd was much too fast, particularly for the valveless trumpet — it’s not just a sports event! Rod Little