The Royal Academy of Music recently paid a musical tribute to Elgar Howarth on what was the occasion of the maestro's 80th birthday.

Conducting

The concert at Duke's Hall in London saw Howarth take on the conducting duties with Mark David and the Academy Brass Ensembles for performances of his 'Variations for Brass Quintet', 'The Battell' by William Byrd, 'Fancies, Toyes and Dreams' by Farnaby and his classic arrangement of 'Baba Yaga' and 'The Great Gate of Kiev'.

Also featured in what was a wonderful musical appreciation, was Black Dyke Principal Cornet Richard Marshall4BR

Appreciation

Also featured in what was a wonderful musical appreciation, was Black Dyke Principal Cornet Richard Marshall — a brass musician Howarth regards as one of the finest he has worked with in his career — who performed 'Fireworks; Sonatina'.