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Stewart joins Adoo recording project

Sop star Steve Stewart will be playing his part to help the latest CD recoding in aid of the Clarence Adoo Trust.

Steve Stewart
 

4BR has been informed that there have been further developments on for the recording of ‘Melodies from the Great Composers’, a recording of Salvation Army-published classical transcriptions and arrangements, in aid of The Clarence Adoo Trust.

Guest soloist

Cory soprano star Steve Stewart (right of picture) has agreed to be a guest soloist on the project and will perform Vernon Post’s transcription of Hummel’s ‘Concerto for Trumpet’.

Steve will now join horn star Owen Farr and trombonist Davur Juul Magnussen on the recording which will see them accompanied by the Scottish Open Champion, Co-operative Funeralcare Band.

Venue

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s rehearsal and recording base, Henry Wood Hall in Glasgow, will be the venue for the recording.

It’s great to have Steve on board with the project. He’s a great playerConductor, John Ward

On board

Organiser and conductor of the project, John Ward told 4BR: "It’s great to have Steve on board with the project. He’s a great player.

There is also the fantastic news about Henry Wood Hall too and many thanks to colleagues at the RSNO for their support with this. This is a world class venue and absolutely perfect for the project and this repertoire in particular."

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