YOUR report on the Guildhall Orchestra at the Central Hall of the University of York (February 6) only confirmed my utter dismay at the Barbican fiasco.
The Barbican concert hall had reasonable acoustics with comfortable seats, a good bar and a central location. We counted ourselves fortunate to have all this on our doorstep.
The Central Hall is at the edge of the city. It was designed as a student assembly hall and their acoustics are so bad that the only seats for those who appreciate classical music are at the back of the hall with a climb up very steep steps with no hand rails.
Many of us who are dedicated concert-goers would support our excellent orchestra once again if the Barbican hall was open, but can our city rulers get their act together on this issue?
Richard O Whiting,
Redman Close,
York.
Updated: 11:23 Saturday, February 11, 2006
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