4BR has been informed that in the build up to the opening of £22.5 million of new facilities at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, Head of Brass, Kevin Price, has created a week-long brass festival.

Showcase

Featuring world renowned trombonist and RWCMD International Chair of Trombone, Christian Lindberg, it will showcase the work of the department in the community and within the College, starting on Tuesday 26th April.

It is hoped that the festival will build on the spirit and ambition of the College, bringing together brass players of all ages and abilities to give the opportunity to work with outstanding performers.

Cory partnership

The event will see RWCMD euphonium tutor David Childs perform the UK premiere of Lindberg's 'Euphonium Concerto', whilst an initiative building on the partnership with Cory Band (RWCMD Band in Residence) will see Dr Robert Childs offering young brass musicians the chance to work with tutors selected from the European champions and musicians from the RWCMD Brass Band.

Lindberg will be joining the panel of the RWCMD Stainer and Bell award for brass composition, judging the best composition for brass quintet.

It is hoped that the festival will build on the spirit and ambition of the College, bringing together brass players of all ages and abilities to give the opportunity to work with outstanding performers4BR

Finale

The finale of the festival will see a concert at Hoddinott Hall, featuring the premiere of 'Ollie and the Steamboat Jetty', Lindberg's concerto for chamber orchestra and euphonium, as well as showcasing himself as soloist and conductor in Sibelius’ 'Third Symphony'.

There will also be a solo recital from trombone virtuoso Peter Moore, the youngest ever winner of the BBC Young Musician Competition in 2008.