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Alba Brass set for Durham

Tonight is the night if you want to hear one of Scotland's top brass quintets.

Durham
 

The Durham International Festival is serving up a treat this evening when the Alba Brass Quintet are playing as part of the event.

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The classical Ensemble will be serving up a light repertoire of music and entertainment — an ideal way to start or round off a cultural night out in Durham City.

Alba Brass will perform a mixture of contemporary classical brass music including the world premiere of a new piece by the renowned brass composer, conductor and French Horn player, Terry Johns.

Terry Johns will be present at the concert to introduce his new work, Le Cor.

Alba Brass perfectly represents the calibre of musicians we are looking to showcase as we strive to provide our audiences with a host of exciting styles of musicNeil Hillier

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The concert will also feature music by James MacMillan, Philip Wilby and Allen Vizzutti.

"Thursday night promises to be a true celebration of classical Brass
music. Alba Brass perfectly represents the calibre of musicians we are looking to showcase as we strive to provide our audiences with a host of exciting styles of music," said Neil Hillier, strategic manager, Arts, Heritage and Culture services for Durham County Council.

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