Made up of an unusual line-up of violin, oboe/cor anglais, clarinet, tuba and percussio, Troppos covers each section of a standard orchestra, and comprising two Spaniards, a Cuban, a Pole and a solitary Scot, it is easy to understand the Hispanic influence in much of their music.

It has been described as “music that wants to be danced to and put a smile on every face”- all presented with an easy-going style.

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Speaking of dancing we heard Rodriguez’ famous Uruguayan tango La Cumparsita, which you may recall from the Billy Wilder film Some Like it Hot with Jack Lemmon.

And the paso doble España Gati, traditionally played at the paseo or entrance of the bullfighters; no toreros on this occasion, but plenty of calls of olé from the audience.

And another paso doble Suspiros de España (“Sighs of Spain”), full of yearning for “the homeland”, and especially popular with expats on YouTube, many of whom suggest it should replace the Spanish national anthem.

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All of Troppos’ music is arranged by oboist Sergio Vega Dominguez, who formed the group while studying at the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow, looking for an innovative sound to create a musical journey which would reconnect their music to the sensuality of dance.

Although much of Troppos’ repertoire comes from Spain or giants of Latin American music from the melting pot of countries part of what was at one time the Spanish Empire, dance remains the driving force.

So included were Shostakovich’s Tahiti Trot (or Tea for Two) suitably adapted for the line-up with a special Troppos twist and the same composer’s Waltz No 2 (featured in the opening sequence of Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut) – all adapted by Sergio.

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And two of Sergio’s own compositions, Mozart Cuban Medley, with references to Mozart, Bartok and Ligeti, and the Isako Suite, reminiscing on a child at bedtime, and his first dance with his wife.

Music in Peebles’ next concert is on March 19, when superstar pianist Steven Osborne will be joined by top saxophonist Martin Kershaw for an evening exploring the waltz and the world of jazz.

Tickets are available from the Eastgate Theatre on 01721 725777.