NEW MUSIC FOR BRASS BAND
WORKS BY GEORGE BENJAMIN,
RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT, JUDITH BINGHAM,
KENNETH HESKETH, MICHAEL TIPPETT,
PHILIP WILBY & OTHERS
FODEN'S RICHARDSON BAND
BRAMWELL TOVEY, CONDUCTOR
NMC D142
The Foden’s Richardson Band has been in existence since the start of the last century. In the year 2000 they
celebrated 100 years of music making.
In March 2007 Fodens regained their title as North West Area Champions for the 14th time since the contest
started which makes them the most successful band in the history of this contest. In May 2007 Fodens became
the International Masters Champions for a record 6th time followed by victory in the Tameside Whit Marches in
June for a record 6th consecutive year.
This disc will appeal to the large brass band audience worldwide.
The British style brass band, with its unique and characteristic sound, is one of this country’s greatest musical exports. Much music has been written for the medium and there is a healthy growth in contemporary writing, spurred on by the competitiveness between top brass bands in the country that vie for championship titles each year.
This is a widely varied and approachable disc showcasing the best of contemporary writing for genre displaying to
maximum effect the vast range of sonorities available in the brass band ensemble.
FODEN'S RICHARDSON BAND
[ 1.] RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT
Flowers of the Forest: Reflections on a Scottish Folk Song (ed. Hindmarsh) 14'25
[ 2.] KENNETH HESKETH The Alchymist's journal 12'25
[ 3.] GEORGE BENJAMIN Altitude 8'35
JUDITH BINGHAM Prague 12'45
[ 4.] St Wenceslas Chapel - The Ancient Crown of Bohemia 3'18
[ 5.] Rabbi Löw creates the Golem 2'43
[ 6.] Charles Bridge 4'11
[ 7.] Wenceslas Square - Defeat and Triumph 2'33
[ 8.] PHILIP WILBY Shadow Songs 9'59
VARIATIONS ON A THEME OF TIPPETT 14'45
[ 9.] Michael Tippett (arr. Hindmarsh): Processional (from A Midsummer Marriage) O'55
[ 10.] Bramwell Tovey: Danse des Amis 1'44
[ 11.] Edward Gregson: Midsummer Song 2'58
[ 12.] Michael Ball (arr Hindmarsh): Scherzettino 1'30
[ 13.] Elgar Howarth: Collage 3'12
[ 14.] Philip Wilby (arr. Hindmarsh): Birthday Fugue and Finale 4'26
Total timing 72'54
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