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Mead set for Spain

Euphonium star to perform with the Spanish Brass quintet.

Mead
 

Steven Mead is starting preperations for his latest trip into the heart of Europe with the news that he is set to perform with the illustrious Spanish Brass quintet.

Concert series

Spanish Brass have invited Steve to join them in an exciting project in 2008 that will see them performing together in series of prestigious concerts, starting in February in Alicante and Valencia.

The group has commissioned leading Spanish composers Juanjo Colomer and Pascual Vilaplanato to write new works for euphonium and brass quintet4BR

New works

The group has commissioned leading Spanish composers Juanjo Colomer and Pascual Vilaplanato to write new works for euphonium and brass quintet.

Steve told 4BR: "I'm delighted to be able to perform with Spanish Brass, who are regarded as one of the finest brass quintets in Europe at present. The chance to perform new works from substantial composers is also something I'm looking forward too. It's a real honoured to be involved with musicians with such international reputations."

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