Edward Gregson’s new major composition, ‘Symphony in Two Movements for Brass Band’ written to celebrate the joint 30th & 60th anniversaries of the National Youth Brass Bands of Wales and Great Britain will receive premieres in Weston-Super-Mare, London, Aberystwyth and Cardiff later this year.

Tovey and Childs

Bramwell Tovey, will conduct the premiere performances with the National Youth Band of Great Britain at Weston Super Mare and London, with Dr Nicholas Childs leading the Welsh premieres at Aberystwyth and Cardiff with the National Youth Band of Wales.

Delighted

Bram Tovey told 4BR: "Edward Gregson is a composer whose output has been dominated by orchestral works over the last two decades. I’m particularly delighted that he has chosen to write his first symphony for the medium of brass band.

During the last two years the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has enjoyed an increasingly close relationship with this major composer."

I’m particularly delighted that he has chosen to write his first symphony for the medium of brass bandBram Tovey

Excited

Philip Biggs, Administrator of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain added: "We are very excited at the prospect of performing the work in celebrating our 60th anniversary."

Robert Nicholls, Director of Tŷ Cerdd-Music Centre Wales, added: "We look forward to celebrate the NYBBW’s 30th anniversary in suitable style, when they will be performing the Welsh premiere of Edward Gregson’s work amid the prestigious surroundings of Aberystwyth University and grandeur of Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff."

Premiere performances:

Friday 6th April: Winter Gardens, Weston Super Mare

Saturday 7th April: Cadogan Hall, London

Friday 27th July: Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth

Sat 28th July: Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff