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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'.

Find out more:
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".

Find out more:
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.

Find out more:
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.

Find out more:
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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NXTOD

Free live broadcast from Bandamonium

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Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

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Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Tintwistle Band

July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


City of Norwich Brass

July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.


Chinnor Silver

July 14 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on MONDAY 20th at 11 am in our bandroom.. We would welcome players of all ages and abilities to join us for a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. Of course there is tea and cake !!!. And you can even choose a piece to play


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

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