European champions, Cory has released details of its programme to be performed in the first half of the Gala Evening Concert of the Great Northern Spring Brass Arts Festival at The Bridgewater Hall on
Sunday 9th May.
Spotlight
Conducted by Dr. Robert Childs, the band will place the spotlight on the music of Welsh composer Karl Jenkins, including a performance of his 'Euphonium Concerto' played by David Childs.
The band will also premiere a new work by Dan Price entitled, 'Trip the Light Fantastic', featuring horn soloist Owen Farr.
Programme
Cú Chullain (Jenkins)
Concerto for Euphonium (Jenkins)
Soloist: David Childs
Eventide (Jenkins)
Into The Light (Wilby)
Trip the Light Fantastic (World Première) (Price)
Soloist: Owen Farr
Tribute to the King of Swing (Miller)
Fabric in Brass (Golding)
The second half of the Gala will be performed by The Foden’s Band, conducted by Garry Cutt, whose programme was released last week.
Tickets for the Gala Evening Concert and the daytime concerts which features Wingates, Leyland and Brighouse & Rastrick can be purchased by telephoning 0161 907 9000.
