War Memorials Music For Brass Band - Town Tredegar, Cory, Band, Band, Childs Robert, Porthouse CD

The period between the two World Wars was one of the most productive for the composition of music for brass band. Elgar, Holst, Vaughan Williams, Howells, Bliss, and Ireland all added their voices to the repertoire. This album is comprised of brass band pieces which were written to pay tribute to the loss of young life during the wars. The album is bookended by works from Benjamin Britten, with the works between receiving their first recorded performances. Cory Bray has been the number one brass band in the world for nearly a decade. The group was founded in 1884 and is based in the Rhondda Valley in Wales. The Tredegar Town Band are 2016 Welsh Champions and Double British Open Champions.Additional Info: Liner Note Authors: Diz Heller; Jeannine Blanpain; Robin Hogarth.

Specifics

  • Album: War Memorials Music For Brass Band
  • Artist: Town Tredegar, Cory, Band, Band, Childs Robert, Porthouse
  • Label: NMC RECORDINGS
  • Genre: Classical, Brass & Military
  • MPN: NMC D226
Tracklist

1. Occasional Overture
Composed By – Benjamin Britten
Conductor – Ian Porthouse
Composed By – Benjamin Britten
Conductor – Ian Porthouse
2. Men Marching (War Memorial No. 1) Op. 50, No. 1
Composed By – Robin Holloway
Conductor – Philip Harper (3)
Composed By – Robin Holloway
Conductor – Philip Harper (3)
3. Voices (In Memoriam)
Composed By – Lucy Pankhurst
Conductor – Ian Porthouse
Composed By – Lucy Pankhurst
Conductor – Ian Porthouse
4. From Hills And Valleys (War Memorial No. 2) Op. 50, No. 2
Composed By – Robin Holloway
Conductor – Philip Harper (3)
Composed By – Robin Holloway
Conductor – Philip Harper (3)
5. The Maunsell Forts (Nocturne For Brass Band)
Composed By – John McCabe (2)
Conductor – Robert Childs (2)
Composed By – John McCabe (2)
Conductor – Robert Childs (2)
. Diversions After Benjamin Britten And St. Edmundsbury Fanfare
Conductor – Ian Porthouse
Conductor – Ian Porthouse
6. St Edmundsbury Fanfare 1
Composed By – Benjamin Britten
Composed By – Benjamin Britten
7. Prelude - His Depth
Composed By – Lucy Pankhurst
Composed By – Lucy Pankhurst
8. St Edmundsbury Fanfare 2
Composed By – Benjamin Britten
Composed By – Benjamin Britten
9. Scherzo - His Vitality
Composed By – Simon Dobson (2)
Composed By – Simon Dobson (2)
10. St Edmundsbury Fanfare 3
Composed By – Benjamin Britten
Composed By – Benjamin Britten
11. March - His Sympathy
Composed By – Paul McGhee (3)
Composed By – Paul McGhee (3)
12. St Edmundsbury Fanfare 4
Composed By – Benjamin Britten
Composed By – Benjamin Britten
13. Toccata - His Skill
Composed By – Gavin Higgins
Composed By – Gavin Higgins

SKU CD-5023363022620
Barcode # 5023363022620
Brand NMC RECORDINGS
Shipping Weight 0.1050kg
Shipping Width 0.130m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.150m

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