The London Symphony Orchestra accompanied Deep Purple in "Concerto for Group and Orchestra" at the Royal Albert Hall, London, September 25 + 26, 1999 I asked a violist friend in the orchestra what she thought of the experience. She appreciated the arrangements, which were interesting and energetic (as you would expect from arranger Malcolm Arnold) and the orchestra enjoyed the rock scenario and whole-hearted enthusiasm of the audience - a big contrast to the drab lighting and restrained applause of most classical concerts. You'll find partisan reflections on that concert at: http://www.deep-purple.com/reviews/ James Kearney [log in to unmask]