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New Crompton commission

Baritone star Carole Crompton will get to play a new commission for the instrument from composer Tom Davoren.

Davoren
 

Desford Colliery Band composer in residence, Tom Davoren, has recently completed his first baritone commission for Carole Crompton.

Tour de force

The piece entitled 'Baritonality' is ‘tour de force’ for the instrument and is hoped will provide essential original repertoire for baritone soloists.

Carole has been working with Tom for the past six months to develop the piece, which will be premiered at Morley Town next month with the Hepworth(Cookson Homes)Band.

The piece entitled 'Baritonality' is ‘tour de force’ for the instrument and is hoped will provide essential original repertoire for baritone soloists4BR

Thrilled

Carole is thrilled with the piece and told 4BR: "I have really enjoyed working with Tom and feel that this piece will provide yet another important addition to the Baritone repertoire. The piece is a great example of contemporary writing, yet accessible to the listener and performer alike."

Credit

Hepworth conductor David Hirst commented, "Tom Davoren is one of our rising stars in the field of brass composition, and this latest work is both a credit to his talent and an important landmark in his expanding portfolio."

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