Reviews
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Product: CD review: Holst at 150 — A Brass Celebration
November 8, 2024
Martyn Brabbins, Ian Porthouse and Tredegar Band bring a finely executed and thoughtfully conceived celebration of the musical fortunes of the Holst family to life.
Product: CD review: On My Way
November 5, 2024
Mauro Martins looks back to retrace his stop off journey to artistic maturity with his second solo album release.
Concert: 150th Brighouse & Rastrick Massed Bands Concert
November 4, 2024
The West Riding Band joins forces with KNDS Fairey for a reminder of why popular quality still has its place for brass band concert goers.
Concert: Brian Taylor 50 Year Anniversary Concert
October 23, 2024
A memorable evening for a modest man who has stamped his greatness on the banding movement with his playing for the past half century.
Concert: Helen Vollam, Philip Cobb, Elizabeth Burley
October 18, 2024
A recital performance of perfectly balanced contrasts from three musicians in musical synchronisation.
Product: CD review: Regionals 2025
October 16, 2024
Challenges of character and style will ask demanding questions of the bands hoping to get to London and Cheltenham next year.
Concert: An Evening with Peter Graham
October 14, 2024
A celebration of talent guided by a generosity of spirit on the eve of the National Final
Concert: Foden's Band
October 13, 2024
Breathless brilliance adds to the pre-National polish of Foden's regular trip to the heart of London.
Concert: Grimethorpe Colliery Band
October 12, 2024
A new MD takes his first bow with a band that still retains its familiar polished appeal to audiences.
Concert: Flowers Band
October 11, 2024
Paul Holland and a Flowers Band on the cusp of a memorable contest achievement provided a sneak preview of the secret of their success in Reading.
Concert: Tredegar Band
October 10, 2024
Trombone talent spotlight in a concert of outreach entertainment from Ian Porthouse and his band.
Concert: Swiss Open 25th anniversary concert
September 25, 2024
Black Dyke Band and David Childs provide a memorable anniversary celebration for Swiss hosts.
Concert: An Afternoon of Brass
September 24, 2024
Phil Chalk and KNDS Fairey brings a new audience closer to contrasting brass band music making.
Concert: Burbage Works 2024
September 23, 2024
A cleverly conceived celebration of what makes brass bands so familiar and as well as unique.
Product: CD review: English Brass Music
September 1, 2024
A timely re-release is a pertinent reminder of a different approach to classic brass band repertoire.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Scotland
August 28, 2024
Mature music making adds to the joyful Brass in the Park celebration of a musician forever young at heart and inspirational spirit.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Reserve Band
August 27, 2024
The middle tier of talent in Scotland shows plenty of musical ambition in the spotlight.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Childrens' Band
August 26, 2024
MD Alan Fernie inspires an infectious joy in the music making from the first level NYBBS performers.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
August 11, 2024
Distant inspirations brought together in considered appreciations by Prof David King and his young performers.
Concert: Let's Get Together — Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra
August 9, 2024
A stunning display of what might have been as Mike Lovatt's Brass Pack provide the canvas backdrop for a reimagining of Frank and Ella in their prime.
