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Adoo set to lead brass stars

The remarkable Clarence Adoo is getting ready to lead some of the world's finest brass players.

 

Players from the brass band and orchestral world will be getting together this weekend to help raise funds for the Clarence Adoo Trust.

Stars

Orchestral stars such as Dudley Bright, Paul Beniston, Paul Young and Chris Deacon will join forces with top band performers such as Matt Baker and Phil Randell for a concert in Chelmsford under the direction of Jonathan Corry.

The All Star band members will also be directed in a performance of Edward Gregson’s, ‘Laudate Dominum’ conducted by Clarence himselfJonathan Corry

Laudate Dominum

Jonathan told 4BR: "The All Star band members will also be directed in a performance of Edward Gregson’s, ‘Laudate Dominum’ conducted by Clarence himself."

He added: "This extraordinary feat will be of little surprise to those who have previously witnessed Clarence’s attempts to overcome his disability, but will still be an incredible challenge for both band and conductor."

More information

For more information, please go to: www.clarence.org.uk

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