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Gregson's Angels to be heard in London

Major works by Edward Gregson are to be heard at the Royal College of Music in London in July.

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  The work is based on the biblical text from the Book of Revelation

Edward Gregson's 'Music of the Angels' will be heard in its brass ensemble version at a special concert at the Royal College of Music in London in July.

Conducted by the composer the RCM Brass Ensemble and percussion will present the acclaimed dramatic work based on the biblical text from the Book of Revelation, as well as his 'Fanfare for a New Era' which was commissioned to celebrate the opening of the Stoller Hall in Manchester in 2017.

Latest work

Also included will be his 'Quintet for Brass' written in 1967, his 'Symphony in Two Movements', as well as his latest work, 'Flourish for the RCM' dedicated to its Director, Colin Lawson.

There is also a world premiere from RCM composer Tomás Brantmayer, and a boldly passionate choral work by Roxanna Panufnik in a new brass arrangement.

Conducted by the composer the RCM Brass Ensemble and percussion will present the acclaimed dramatic work based on the biblical text from the Book of Revelation4BR

Details:


Music of the Angels
Royal College of Music
Wednesday 5th July (7.30pm)
Amarylis Fleming Concert Hall

RCM Brass Ensemble
Jason Evans: director
Stone Tung: conductor
Edward Gregson: conductor*
Alan Thomas: trumpet

Fanfare for a New Era* (Edward Gregson)
New work (Tomás Brantmayer)
Symphony in two movements* (Edward Gregson)
Flourish for the RCM* (Edward Gregson)
Prayer (Roxanna Panufnik)
Quintet for Brass (Edward Gregson)
Music of the Angels* (Edward Gregson)

Further information:


https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=2615020

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