The world famous Canadian Brass will be performing as part of the Durham International Festival next week when they take to the stage to perform in a concer that will be recorded for Radio 2 'Listen to the Band'.

UK peformance

Next Tuesday will see them perform their only UK Tour date in an eclectic programme to include everything from Glen Miller to Bach and even a horse opera in one act!

Seal of approval

Neil Hillier, strategic manager Arts, Heritage and Culture services for Durham County Council, told 4BR: "Having Canadian Brass play at this year's festival is a real seal of approval from the international Brass Band community, cementing the Festival's status as a major event in the Brass calendar."

Having artists of the calibre of Canadian Brass at our Brass Festival raises the profile enormouslyRay Farr

Profile

Meanwhile, Ray Farr, Conductor in Residence at Durham University told 4BR: "Having artists of the calibre of Canadian Brass at our Brass
Festival raises the profile enormously. It is very important to get a good balance on the programming of any festival and also to keep the quality as high as possible so persuading them to come to Durham is a big coup and it will be a concert not to be missed."

Information

For further information about Canadian Brass visit www.canbrass.com

For further information about the final week of BRASS: Durham
International Festival please visit www.brassfestival.co.uk