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Cory set for Untold reprise

The European hat trick winning Cory Band will give a UK premiere of their own choice piece by Philip Sparke at Bridgewater Hall this weekend.

Cory
 

Following their victory at the European Championships in Linz at the weekend, hat trick champions Cory have decided to conclude their performance at the Gala Concert of the Great Northern Spring
Brass Arts Festival this Sunday with 'A Tale as Yet Untold' by Philip Sparke.

The piece was used by the band as their own choice selection at the Bruckernhaus Hall in Linz.

The Gala Concert features Cory and Foden’s Band.

The piece was used by the band as their own choice selection at the Bruckernhaus Hall in Linz4BR

Wingates

Meanwhile, Wingates, conducted by Alan Morrison have also released their programme at the Festival too, where they will accompany tenor horn soloist, Lesley Howie in works by Dr Peter Meechan and Andy Scott.

Wingates programme will also include performances of works by Michael Nyman, Lucy Pankhurst and Percy Fletcher.

Tickets

Tickets for all concerts can be purchased by telephoning 0161 907 9000.

The Great Northern Spring Brass Arts Festival is sponsored by Besson and Yamaha.

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