What's On

Programme

Paul Mealor Fantasia on a Theme of Purcell
Edward Gregson Tenor Horn Concerto: Three Gods (world première) *
Elgar Howarth Fireworks
Elisabeth Vannebo Elektrodesign (UK première)
David Stanhope A Leadsman, a Lady and a Lord
John McCabe Cloudcatcher Fells

Performers

Michael Fowles conductor
Tim de Maeseneer tenor horn *
Foden’s Band

About

Part of RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

An exhilarating fantasia infused with dance themes marks the opening of this performance, setting the stage for tenor horn virtuoso Tim de Maeseneer to give the world première of Edward Gregson’s Three Gods, Concerto for tenor horn, a highlight of the festival’s celebration of Gregson’s 80th birthday.

Elgar Howarth’s witty and inventive Fireworks follows and offers a Britten-like Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, but for brass, to close the first half of the concert.

The UK première of Elisabeth Vannebo’s Elektrodesign paves the way for David Stanhope’s three British folksong settings, a spectacular showpiece for brass and percussion. Concluding the evening, Foden’s Band performs John McCabe’s Cloudcatcher Fells, the title of which comes from a poem by David Wright, and the music itself is inspired by mountainous places in the Lake District that hold deep and personal significance to the composer.

Tickets:
Full Price £22
Student/Under 26 £14

Promoted by RNCM.

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

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