CLASSICAL MUSIC / Upbeat: Coda

FOOD and revenge too at the Incorporated Society of Musicians: that august body of professionals has been struggling to update itself, not without success to judge by a 20 per cent increase in the recruitment rate. Naturally it has discovered merchandising. Recent offers included 'a gourmet selection of top quality fish delivered to your door'. No artificial preservatives, it said, before helpfully adding 'please allow 21 days for delivery'. Sounds just the New Year gift for your least favourite conductor.