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Death of Robin Stevens

The death has been announced of the composer Robin Stevens

Robin Stevens
  The composer's brass band CD was released at the Royal Albert Hall National Final last year

4BR has been informed of the death of composer Robin Stevens. He passed away peacefully on Monday 16th February after receiving end of life care at Ashlands Nursing Home in Sale. He was aged 67.

A committed Christian he recently undertook an extensive recording series of his orchestral and brass works. A trio of recordings with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra has recently been released alongside 'Brass Odyssey' with Tredegar Band and soloists which was released in late 2025.

Performer and composer

Born in Newport he started playing the cello aged 8, and began a life long passion and commitment to music as a performer and composer.

In announcing his passing hi website stated: "Robin was a valued professional and a much-respected member of the community. His dedication, integrity and commitment to those he worked with will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him."

Musical vision

Tredegar Band MD, Ian Porthouse added: "'Brass Odyssey' was one of the most challenging recordings we have made, but also one of the most enjoyable in exploring Robin's musical vision.

We found him to be one of the most engaging and interesting composers we have worked with. He was very open about his health issues but always hugely supportive of our own musical ethos which he felt did justice to his music. His passion to get the recording of 'Brass Odyssey' done was remarkable."

Funeral

The funeral of Robin Stevens will be held on Monday the 9th of March at 11.30am at St Mary Magdalene Church, Ashton on Mersey, Greater Manchester (M33 6GD).

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