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Andrew Mcgregor’s reflections on Karl Münchinger (Orchestral reviews, July) reminded me of a concert he and his Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra gave in 1953 (I think) at the Colston Hall in Bristol. It was my very first encounter with live classical music (schoolboy ticket at 2/6; taken by a classmate). At 14, I was impressionable, but I was not so much impressed as transported into a new and enchanting world. Maybe my school tradition of music, especially plainsong, had opened my ears feelings and mind. I am, at 80, forever grateful to Münchinger and his players as it led me into 66 years of challenge, delight and learning.

Anthony J Berry, Stockport