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Tovey set for Eikanger debut

The new Norwegian Champion is set to work with Bramwell Tovey next month.

Tovey
 

The recently crowned Noregian champion, Eikanger-Bjørsvik is set to make its first concert appearance with Bramwell Tovey in a concert dedicated to his music.

Entitled 'The Night to Sing' after his British Open test piece the event will take place on Sunday 2nd of March at 7.00pm at Bergen's Johanneschurch.

We are very much looking forward to working with Bramwell Toveu in what should be a fantastic cultural event in the cityEikanger Band

Programme

The programme will include Leslie Condon's march 'Celebration', Tovey's 'Coventry Variations', Wilfred Heaton's 'Just as I am' and to round off the first half the multiple inspired 'Birthday Variations for Sir Michael Tippett'.

After the break it's Tovey all the way with his 'The Night To Sing',
'In Memoriam from Bardfield Ayre' and 'Pictures in the Smoke'

A spokesperson for the band told 4BR: "We are very much looking forward to working with Bramwell Toveu in what should be a fantastic cultural event in the city."

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