In fairness to the Warsaw orchestra, they did open with Gorecki's Three Pieces in the Old Style for string orchestra, his haunting evocation of a modal age, with the multiple layering also admitting a more raw harmonic colouring, vibrantly reflected here. It was indicative of the caution with which such a piece was offered that the programme notes said more about the composer's Third Symphony, the commercial success of the late 90s.

Chopin concertos constitute the passe-partout for Polish pianists travelling with this orchestra, though Ewa Poblocka took the Grieg too. Her playing of the F minor concerto, No 2, showed a feel both for the singing of phrases and for the strong rhythmic accents. But the lack of any bravura moments meant it was not a compelling interpretation.

In contrast, Wit and his orchestra gave a muscular performance of Brahms' First Symphony. The wind may lack real refinement; similarly, the strings do not have the lushness of the great ensembles. Nevertheless, Wit maintained a discipline and tension. But Brahms' lollipop Hungarian Dance No 5 was the safe-bet encore.

· At the Sands Centre, Carlisle (01228 625222), February 11 and the Usher Hall, Edinburgh (0131-228 1155), on February 12.