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Royal Fanfare at Cardiff New Brass Festival

William and Kate's trumpeters set to appear at Cardiff New Brass Festival.

 

The impressive RAF Fanfare team, last heard playing at the Royal Wedding is set to open the forthcoming Cardiff New Brass Brass Festival with the fanfare, 'Valiant and Brave,' heard at Westminster Abbey.

Inspired

The work was written by the group's conductor and Principal Director of Music, Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs. Inspired by a range of ceremonial music it named after the motto of 22 Squadron Search & Rescue, which Prince William is currently serving with as a pilot.

The event is all about the new and interesting, and the opportunity to hear the fanfare in a live concert by the very musicians from the Royal Wedding is a once in a lifetime experience for concert goersTom Davoren

Larger Brass

The group is part of the larger Symphonic Brass of the Royal Air Force, who will be the feature in the festival's 'Ensemble Explosion', held on Friday 10th June at the iconic Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral.

Artistic Director Tom Davoren told 4BR: "It is a great honour to have Symphonic Brass of the RAF appear. The event is all about the new and interesting, and the opportunity to hear the fanfare in a live concert by the very musicians from the Royal Wedding is a once in a lifetime experience for concert goers."

3 day event

Cardiff New Brass Festival, supported by Mr Tuba, is a three-day event running from 10th — 12th June.

Three concerts at the Cardiff Metropolitan and Wales Millennium Centre Glanfa stage will feature a mix of home grown and continental talent including David Thornton, Oslorjord Brass, the Sympnonic Brass of the RAF, BTM Band and Wormshead Brass Ensemble.

Young performers

There will also be a young performers platform for the talented Cardiff based quartet, 'Euphony'.

The music will include an eclectic blend of light music, concert favourites and World Premiere performances.

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