What's On

Programme

RNCM Brass Band

Benjamin Britten arr Hindmarsh King Arthur: Scenes from a Radio Drama
Phyllis Tate Illustrations
Jan van der Roost Excalibur

RNCM Wind Orchestra

Joseph Schwantner The Awakening Hour
Daron Hagen Envoi (European premiere)
Valerie Coleman Roma
John Mackey Divine Mischief ^

Performers

Mark Heron, Jacobus De Jager, Julius Mauldin conductors
Julian Bliss^ clarinet
Plus Guest Section Principals from RNCM

About

The School of Wind, Brass and Percussion takes centre stage in a spirited programme showcasing a wide range of styles, techniques, and musical colours.

Established in the 1990s by brass innovator Howard Snell, the RNCM Brass Band remains one of the College’s flagship ensembles and is ideally located in the heart of the UK’s brass band tradition. The RNCM supports its students with distinguished staff including Dr David Thornton, Director of Brass Bands, and hosts the annual RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

The RNCM Wind Orchestra boasts a legacy of firsts, becoming the first conservatoire wind orchestra to perform at the BBC Proms (1991) and the first ensemble at the College to give a webcast (2002). The group is joined by renowned British clarinettist Julian Bliss for John Mackey’s Divine Mischief, commissioned by the soloist himself. Inspired by a story outline written by the composer’s wife, the concerto unfolds like a ballet score, with the clarinet cast as the mischievous trickster.

Photo credit: Music Production

Tickets

Full Price £18
Students / Under 26s £12

Promoted by RNCM.

This event includes an interval and will end at approximately 9.30pm.