Nuance is an important element in her work and she gives many descriptive terms in her scores. The third violin concerto, Juggler in Paradise received its UK premiere this evening with Jennifer Koh as soloist. Read Thomas’s interest in colour is apparent in her music, using smaller combinations of players within the orchestra to create a chamber music feel. The Paradise of the title is depicted through bell sounds from percussion, piano and celeste, and the piece is heard in one movement. Read Thomas cites Takemitsu, Varese, Knussen, Andersen, Benjamin and jazz music as influences for her writing. This is an orchestra of soloists, with the individual colours of each instrument contributing to the balance of the overall sound. There were some enjoyable moments of beauty within this piece and some intricate delicacies which were enticing, and a wonderful performance by violinist Jennifer Koh.