The Holborne Brass Ensemble, originally
formed in 1985, is an exciting brass quintet consisting of freelance players, all based in
the Midlands.
The members of the
Ensemble have performed with many notable orchestras such as the English Philharmonic,
CBSO, Philharmonia, ESO, and others such as the Black Dyke Band and the Desford Band.
The group's
distinctive style combines first-rate musicianship with infectious enthusiasm and
versatility, which ensure a most entertaining evening, and a lively note on which to end
the concert season.
"Their
style and versatility appeals to young and old alike. " |
2004
The varied programme embraces classical
to modern and ragtime to cabaret, including:André Previn: Four Outings
for Brass
J S Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor
Strauss: Perpetual Motion
Sousa: Washington Post
Leroy Anderson: The Typewriter
Debussy: The Girl with the Flaxen Hair
AND
The Flight of the Tuba Bee...
A Roaring 20's medley...
a piece by Scott Joplin...
works by Locke and Scarlatti
2003
The varied programme embraces
music from the Renaissance to avant-garde, from ragtime to cabaret, including works by Fauré
(Pie Jesu), Handel (Variation on The Harmonious Blacksmith), Purcell, Horovitz
etc; contrasting with lighter 'classics' such as Washington Post, Carnival of Venice,
Twelfth Street Rag, & works by Cole Porter.
2002
Music from the Renaissance to avant-garde, from trad jazz to cabaret,
including works by Handel, Gabrieli, Mendelssohn, Dvorak and Bach,
contrasting with lighter 'classics' such as St Louis Blues, Tiger Rag and Ain't
Misbehavin'. |
Great Witley Church 
