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Da Vinci code to be cracked at French Open

A new work inspired by the greatest of all renaissance men will have to be cracked by the top bands at the French Open next year.

Amboise
 

The organisers of the French Open Championship have revealed the list of set-works that will be used at the 22nd running of the popular event in 2016.

Da Vinci

A brand new work, entitled, 'Da Vinci' from the pen of the talented Swiss composer Ludovic Neurohr will test the bands in the Championship Section, whilst Edward Gregson's popular 'Essay' will form the stern test for those in the First Section.

'Cross Patonce' by Goff Richards has been set for the Second Section with Eric Ball's classic 'Main Street' in the Third. The Fourth Section contenders will have to get to grips with Simon Dobson's innovative 'Lydian Pictures'.

Flowers return

The Gala Concert will feature Flowers Band under the baton of Paul Holland, who return to Amboise for the first time since winning the title in 2013.

The event kicks off with the March Contest in front of the iconic Chateau (above) — the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci, whilst the entertainment part of the contest takes place in the heart of the picturesque Loire Valley town.

Entries

Entries are once again being sought from bands from all over Europe.

Bands should register their interest with:
Jacques Gaudet: gaudetja@wanadoo.fr

A brand new work, entitled, 'Da Vinci' from the pen of the talented Swiss composer Ludovic Neurohr will test the bands in the Championship Section4BR

Set Works:

Championship Section: Da Vinci (Ludovic Neurohr)
Kirklees Music (New Commission)

First Section: Essay (Edward Gregson)
R .Smith & Co.

Second Section: Cross Patonce (Goff Richards)
Studio Music

Third Section: Main Street (Eric Ball)
R. Smith & Co.

Fourth Section: Lydian Pictures (Simon Dobson)
Kirklees Music

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