What's On

On sale Thu 13 Nov 2025 at 10am

Programme

Philip Sparke Raveling, Unraveling
Philip Wilby Light Fantastic* (for trombone and brass band)
Mark Boden Descent (world premiere of the brass band version)
Richard Blackford Orbital (world première)

Performers

Philip Harper conductor
Brett Baker trombone*
Cory Band

About

Part of RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

Hailing from the Rhondda Valley in South Wales, Cory Band is one of the oldest and best-known brass bands in the world.

This evocative programme opens with an homage to Ravel in Philip Sparke’s Raveling, Unraveling. Themes from La Valse provide a structural undercurrent to the piece as it travels through ever-increasing tempi to a whirlwind finish.

Virtuoso trombonist Brett Baker then takes centre stage, bringing Philip Wilby’s Light Fantastic to life. The piece celebrates the life, energy, and influence of eminent scientist and industrialist Canon Dr Colin Harrison.

Cory Band rounds off this programme with two world premieres: Mark Boden’s brass band version of Descent and Richard Blackford’s Orbital.

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 end at approximately 4.15pm.