Voice Of The Argus ("Our Dome is well worth it", December 13) was wrong to say audience figures were flagging when the Dome closed in 1999 for refurbishment, at least as far as the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is concerned.
The BPO, which then as now provides the backbone of professional orchestral music in the Dome's winter season, maintained its audience in the years up to closure, increased the number of concerts and significantly augmented total ticket sales.
Much of this is due to the magic brought to the concerts by conductor Barry Wordsworth and this partnership continues on February 24, when the BPO gives the first concert of the new Dome's opening season.
There is nothing to be gained by talking down the many successes in the Dome prior to the current refurbishment.
-Tony Woodhouse, General Manager, Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
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