The beautiful “Meditation” from Massenet’s opera, Thaïs, is given a powerful performance by London Concertante and their outstanding soloist Henry Chandler, who soars with elegance and grace in this lyrical masterpiece. The delicate opening of this intermezzo begins with the cushioned dream-like harmonies of the harp and strings, on which sits the indulgent lines of the solo violin, which combines with the orchestra, rising to a dramatic climax before coming to its poignant close.