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New six pack from Presto

Six new and old releases with a connection to the brass band world to enjoy through Presto Music.

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  The six releases can be found on the Presto website

There are six brass related releases to enjoy from Presto Music this month in its partnership with 4Barsrest.

All you have to do is use the links below and you can order with ease.

Still Glides the Stream
Contemporary Works for Euphonium and Piano
David Childs; Christopher Williams

The bestselling 'Still Glides the Stream' sees euphonium star David Childs perform contemporary works for the instrument alongside his accompanist Christopher Williams.
It has been called "a compelling narrative of the euphonium's modern journey."

Find out more:
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9788674--still-glides-the-stream?utm_source=4barsrest.com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=carousel

The Fenlands
Soli Brass
Organ: Erwin Wiesinga

This version of 'The Fenlands' was recorded in 2008 by Soli Brass and is given an atmospheric reading of Arthus Willis' atmospheric symphonic suite. It is joined by works by Percy Whitlock, Wilfred Heaton and Camille Saint Saens.

Find out more:
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7982736--wills-the-fenlands

French Orchestral Favourites
Sinfonia of London
John Wilson

This new release sees John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London perform classic works by Dukas, Debussy, Chabrier, Ravel, Saint Saens and Bizet.

The Gramophone Magazine called 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' one where the "drama is calibrated to a T'.

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https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9855596--french-orchestral-favourites

Holst: The Planets — Bax: Tintagel
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano

Released earlier this year, the recording sees Sir Antonio Pappano direct the London Symphony Orchestra on two classic works from British composers — 'The Planets' and 'Tintagel'.

The Gramophone Magazine said, "there's absolutely no denying the intensive preparation and formidable technical prowess on show".

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https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9842337--holst-the-planets-bax-tintagel

Storyteller — Contemporary Concertos for Trumpet
Mary Elizabeth Bowden
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra

'Storyteller' sees American trumpet star Mary Elizabeth Bowden confirm her commitment of expanding the instruments contemporary repertoire.

Two works by James Stephenson are featured alongside major compositions from Clarice V. Assad, Vivian Fung, Tyson Gholston Davis, Kirkland Snider and Reena Esmail.

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https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9623069--storyteller-contemporary-concertos-for-trumpet?utm_source=4barsrest.com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=carousel

Say & Kerschek: Trumpet Double Concertos
Matthias Hofs
Munich Radio Orchestra

'Trumpet Double Concertos' is the latest major release from German virtuoso Matthias Hofs.
It features a brace of imposing major works by contemporary composers Fazil Say, Wolf Kerschek performed alongside the Munich Radio Orchestra.

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https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9846894--say-kerschek-trumpet-double-concertos?utm_source=4barsrest.com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=carousel

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Bedworth Brass

June 3 • Bedworth Brass (1st Section) require a talented and enthusiastic Principal Euphonium Player to join our hard working band. We are a friendly and sociable band and would love to welcome you into our banding family.


Chinnor Silver

June 2 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONIST (kit/tuned) to join us in an exciting time for this 1st Section band.We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (no setting up for each rehearsal)Good sensible book of concerts and contests possible foreign trip 2027.


Crewe Brass

June 2 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Alan Duguid

BA (Hons), PGDipMus, PGCE
Conductor, Composer, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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