Reviews
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Product: LP review: Hammer of the North
June 29, 2026
In 1988 the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain provided a thumping endorsement of its musical ethos.
Concert: the cooperation band & The Wallace Collection
June 27, 2026
An authentic musical monument to Giovanni Gabrieli and John Wallace is brought to spectacular life in Orkney.
Product: CD review: Time Pieces
June 25, 2026
Andrew McMillan adds to the Scottish export drive with a release of refreshing ambition.
Concert: Ibrahim Maalouf
June 22, 2026
The Lebanese trumpet star works an eager audience into his fusion groove.
Product: CD review: Classic
June 21, 2026
Time passes and circumstances change, but the A4 Brass Quartet retains its cohesive singularity of outlook and ambition.
Product: CD review: three voices
June 20, 2026
Bastien Baumet is resolute in maintaining the euphonium's true identity as a major solo instrument.
Concert: Foden's Band
June 15, 2026
Michael Fowles bring a sense of musical consideration to close the Elgar International Festival of Brass.
Concert: Flowers Band
June 14, 2026
The European champion flexed its musical muscles ahead of another major championship assault in Kerkrade.
Concert: David Childs Recital
June 13, 2026
Artistry of unquestionable quality and musical personality from the euphonium virtuoso enthrals in Birmingham — with more to come at the Proms.
Concert: Black Dyke Band
June 12, 2026
The Queensbury band brought heavyweight character in variant forms to its Elgar Festival performance in Birmingham.
Concert: Brass Band Willebroek
June 11, 2026
Frans Violet and his Belgian stars impress once again, even in reduced circumstances.
Concert: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Band
June 10, 2026
A student spark ignited a long but engaging day of music making at the Elgar International Festival of Brass.
Concert: Hepworth & Brassband Burgermusik Luzern
June 4, 2026
Friendship and excellence combine to conclude a memorable Whit Friday connection between Saddleworth and Switzerland.
Product: CD review: The Hall of Healing
May 26, 2026
Japanese percussionist Yasuaki Fukuhara breaks down barriers to provide a totally absorbing display of virtuosity.
Concert: Flowers Band
May 24, 2026
The newly crowned European champion bastes an appreciative Newbury audience in the juices of its musical quality.
Product: LP review: Granada Festival '71
May 23, 2026
Looking back to the prototype brass band entertainment contest, as just like today, both organisers and bands try to predict new trends.
Product: CD review: Still Glides the Stream
May 22, 2026
David Childs and Christopher Williams strip away needless padding to lay bare essential musical certainties.
Concert: Women in Brass Australasia
May 18, 2026
A memorable evening of excellence, community and mentorship led by the inspirational Sheona White.
Concert: RNCM Tribute to Elgar Howarth
May 15, 2026
A fine reminder of a musical polymath who linked brass bands to the wider musical world.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
April 20, 2026
There was nothing ordinary about the spirit of fun and fearlessness on display by the talented youngsters of the NYBBGB in Manchester.
