The cello as a solo instrument is not often heard in concert halls, but this was one occasion when its rich and varied sounds, which can be brought out in the right hands justifies, it appearing more often.
Christopher Hutton's hands were more than just capable of producing musical beauty and power from his cello.
He certainly had the skills and an instrument but also the insight to choose works which emphasised them.
He is New Zealand-born but has spent much of his life in the United States, and from the evidence of this distinguished performance, we deserve to be hear him more often.
He started with one movement sampled from each of Bach's six suites, mostly engaging dance forms which were contrasted by a shrewd choice of rhythms.
