Reviews
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CD: Romeo and Juliet for Brass Band
August 28, 2010
As dramas go, not even the 'Sopranos' can run this production from Eikanger close...
CD: Terra Australis
August 28, 2010
Terra firma for new Australian Fare? Not really with this uneven release from Grimethorpe.
CD: Special Moments
August 27, 2010
There is no Austrian anomaly anymore. Just exceptional playing from an exceptional brass band.
CD: Die Alpen
August 21, 2010
Have Black Dyke managed to deliver a high peak of musical achievement for Obrasso, or is it a question of yet more Swiss inspired cheese?
CD: Grimethorpe in Concert: Volume IV
August 21, 2010
Any more stuff like this and the World Wildlife Fund may well be putting pressure on Grimethorpe to be set free from their enforced musical captivity...
Concert: National Youth Wind Orchestra
August 20, 2010
Conductor: James Gourlay
Soloist: David Childs
Dukes Hall
Royal Academy of Music
London
Sunday 15th August
Product: 4BR Roadtest: Exclusive first look at the new Yamaha Neo tenor horn
August 18, 2010
4BR has got its hands on a final prototype Yamaha Neo tenor horn. We give it an exhaustive world exclusive roadtest to see what we think...
Concert: International Brass Band Summer School
August 7, 2010
Conductors: Dr Nicholas & Dr Robert Childs
Soloists: Richard Marshall & Brett Baker
Brangwyn Hall
Swansea
Friday 6th August
Concert: National Childrens Band of Great Britain
August 5, 2010
Conductors: Dr Nicholas Childs & Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Guest Soloist: Richard Marshall
The Albert Hall, Nottingham
Saturday 31st July
CD: The World of the Trombone: Vol 2
August 4, 2010
Brett Baker places himself under close scrutiny with his latest release...
Concert: The National Youth Band of Wales
July 29, 2010
Conductor: Edward Gregson
Soloist: Gareth Small
Brangwyn Hall
Swansea
Tuesday 27th July
CD: A Mingled Chime
July 29, 2010
Despite the title, Virtuosi GUS send out plenty of signals with this release that they could well be ringing in contest celebration in the near future.
Concert: Llwydcoed Band
July 28, 2010
Music on the Patio
Conductor: Mike Pearce
Big Pit: National Coal Museum
Blaenavon
Sunday 25th July
CD: World Class Marches of the Salvation Army: Volume 2
July 27, 2010
Black Dyke take the well paced orders to provide the latest set of variations on the huge selection from the Salvation Army's march back catalogue.
CD: Triumphant Brass
July 24, 2010
AD2009 — the year Cory very nearly ruled the world. Bet you Tears for Fears never thought that might happen...
CD: Patrons Choice III
July 22, 2010
There is more to patronage than sticking your hand into your pocket to help a worthy cause every now and again..
Brass in Concert DVD 2009
July 22, 2010
A bit like the World Cup, the 2009 Brass in Concert contest wasn't truly memorable — although the well picked selection of highlights make for enjoyable viewing.
Concert: The Clarence Adoo Band
July 21, 2010
Conductor: Doctor Howard Evans
Hadleigh Temple Songsters
Conductor: Paul Hillson
Hadleigh Temple
Saturday 17th July
CD: 2010 Norwegian Brass Band Championships
July 18, 2010
There was drama, excitement and controversy by the bucketful in Bergen this year — so it's a pity these highlights only recall some of them...
CD: Whatever it takes
July 16, 2010
Think pink. Defeat breast cancer. Simple as that.
