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Gregson focus at Elgar Festival

The Elgar International Festival of Brass will feature works by Edward Gregson in celebration of his 80th birthday.

Edward Gregson
  The festival will feature works by Edward Gregson in each concert

Following the success of last year's inaugural Elgar International Festival of Brass, details have been announced for an extended Festival at the Malvern Theatre in Bromsgrove on 7th & 8th June.

Septura Brass

The Festival will start at the 800-seat venue on Saturday evening, with Septura Brass. The critically acclaimed brass septet will feature a programme ranging from Rameau to a new commission from Edward Gregson entitled, 'The Merry Love to Dance'.

Trio

Sunday will feature a trio of leading brass bands, with Foden's, Cory and Black Dyke Band each performing concerts that will also include works by Edward Gregson to celebrate his 80th birthday — including his seminal 'Connotations'.

Speaking about the Festival, a spokesperson told 4BR: "We are delighted to once again promote a Festival featuring some of the world's leading ensembles. Each will perform a varied programme of music, compared by Frank Renton."

Further information:


For further information go to: https://eifob.org.uk

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