What's On

On sale Thu 13 Nov 2025 at 10am

Programme

Peter Meechan B of the Bang
Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen Euphonium Concerto No 2*
George Lloyd Royal Parks

Helena Zyskowska Ondinas (world premiere)
Dorothy Gates Concerto for Tuba Brass Band^ (world premiere)
Philip Sparke Music of the Spheres

Performers

David Thornton conductor
Chris Robertson euphonium*
Les Neish tuba^

About

Part of RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

Fresh off the back of its recent triumph at the prestigious 171st British Open Brass Band Championships, Brighouse & Rastrick Band sets off with Peter Meechan’s B of the Bang, a double reference to sprinter Linford Christie’s famous race tactic and the now dismantled prominent sculpture here in Manchester of the same name.

Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen’s second Euphonium Concerto with soloist and RNCM alumnus Chris Robertson is followed by George Lloyd’s sombre but beautifully expressive tribute to the bandsmen killed by the 1982 Regent’s Park bombing.

The band will premiere two new works: Ondinas by RNCM student Helen Zyskowssa and Dorothy Gates’ Concerto for Tuba & Brass Band with soloist Les Neish. A piece by the festival’s featured composer concludes this programme, Philip Sparke’s Music of the Spheres, which reflects Sparke’s fascination with the origins of the universe and deep space.

Tickets

Full Price £22
Student/Under 26 £14

Promoted by RNCM.

Festival Discount

Automatically receive 20% off at least one ticket per event when you book three or more events in the RNCM International Brass Band Festival (excluding free events). Please note that this discount only applies when booking events as part of a single transaction. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions.

This event will include an interval and end at approximately 8.30pm.