Last Sunday night, Laura van der Heijden, winner of Young Musician of the Year and of the Brighton Youth Orchestra, under the baton of Andy Sherwood, packed the Dome Concert Hall in what was an inspirational performance.
Few cities the size of Brighton and Hove could field such a wealth of capable young musicians.
The ongoing support of the music and arts service in Brighton and Hove is something the city should celebrate at a time when the arts are being squeezed and the curriculum narrowed.
Keith Turvey, Tivoli Crescent, Brighton
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