4BR has launched its first 4BR Review podcast — a new YouTube video series which as the name suggests is all about what is, what has and what will be going on in the brass band world.
Presented by Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas it offers analysis, opinions and views on events, topics, new releases and just about anything else that comes to mind.
First Episode
The first episode covers the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester where leading bands and world class soloists gave us performances to savour, whilst we also look forward to our forthcoming trip to Bergen and the Norwegian National Championships at the magnificent Grieg Hall.
All that and we give a few recommendations on some recordings, concerts, events and even a couple of books to experience for yourselves in the coming weeks along with a little bit of the latest news.
To enjoy
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFFdvBCRewo
You can also enjoy this podcast on audio at:
https://soundcloud.com/4barsrest
Find out more:
CD Reviews:
Shift
Peter Moore and Tredegar Band
Available from: Pre-order at: https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9749809--peter-moore-shift
Presto Music
Official Release date: 21st March
Beyond the Paradox
Tim de Maeseneer and Brass Band Willebroek
Available from: www.worldofbrass.com or www.wobplay.com
Neoteric Ensemble: Volume 1
Available from: https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9533185--neoteric-ensemble-volume-1
Presto Music
Waterwords
Dopey Monkey
Available from: www.dopeymonkey.co.uk
Concerts:
National Orchestra of Wales
Soloist: Hakan Hardenberger
Gavin Higgins: 'A Monstrous Suite'
Shostakovich 6th Symphony
14th February — Hoddinott Hall Cardiff — Sold Out
15th February — Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Tickets: https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/evh6gw?lang=en
Books:
'Wilfred Heaton — His Life- His Music' by Paul Hindmarsh
Available from: www.worldofbrass.com
'Time's Echo — Music, Memory and the Second World War' by Jeremy Eichler
Available from: www.Amazon.co.uk
