Steven Mackey, a polystylistic provocateur, was represented by two quirkily inventive works in a Sunday morning concert.

"They were absolutely major works, very complex, completely original and very inventive," Susanna Heron said.

Both were highly inventive works on their own levels - not masterpieces but emblematic of the creativity for which such festivals can serve as an impetus.

Yet by selecting some inventive works by artists spanning several generations, he spins out the thread of an intriguing history.

Although less distinguished than his other pieces, these are among his most radically inventive works.

The original exposed brackets supporting the balconies were intelligent and inventive works in bare steel, a material usually kept hidden.

Vittone's most inventive and memorable works are the parish churches, remote from the main cities.

Whatever, they are engaging and inventive works.

It takes a tasteful pianist to make them sound like the inventive, mercurial works they are.

Though some of his many compositions are best described as salon music, Sieveking also wrote inventive serious works that are infused with powerful rhythm.