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Superbrass Saturday: Leviathan (Paul Denegri arr. Tom Barton)

A great concert work brings a big beast of the ocean to life in a fantastic arrangement.

Superbrass
  Leviathan was originally a ten piece work expanded for full brass band

The latest work to make sure you get in your concert pads is 'Leviathan'.

It began its evolution as a workshop work inspired by the poem written by Heathcote Williams entitled 'Whale Nation'.

At the time tentet brass repertoire existed of extremely well written original or arranged works of a lighter nature but there was a shortage of works with a greater emotional depth and edge, hence Leviathan's early conception as an atmospheric and emotive work.

Awe inspiring

It's a programmed work following the awe inspiring majestic might and beauty of whales through to a hunt scene, the chase and the ultimate demise of earth's largest mammal.

Composer

Paul has been Head of Brass and Orchestral Studies at Wells Cathedral Specialist Music School since 1986.

He is recognised nationally as an outstanding and innovative trumpet/brass teacher and was awarded an Honorary Associate of The Royal Academy of Music in 2008 for services to the music profession.

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https://www.superbrass.co.uk/product/leviathan-2

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