For our lighter Friday Coffee Concert we welcome Connaught Brass Quintet who have devised an entertaining programme including favourites from Porgy and Bess and West Side Story. Connaught Brass are quickly making a name for themselves as a fresh talent in the chamber music world, winning 1st Prize in the Inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition 2019. Vibrant, spirited and bold, Connaught Brass place emphasis on their friendship with one another to showcase their individual musical personalities within a unique collective sound.
Programme
- Mogens Andresen – Prelude-Rheinlaender from Norwegian Dances
- Leonard Bernstein arr. Gale – Selections from West Side Story
- Mogens Andresen – Per Spelman from Norwegian Dances
- Florence B Price – Adoration
- George Gershwin arr. Gale – Selections from Porgy and Bess
Programme Notes Connaught Brass
A thrilling young ensemble at the start of what is sure to be a major international career. Great Birmingham Brass Fest
https://www.connaughtbrass.com/about-us
Connaught Brass are kindly supported by the Tillett Trust.
- Friday 1st July 11.30am
- Coffee served 10.30am
- Pre coffee concert 10.45 Pupils from ???????????
- St Mary’s Church, Beaminster, DT8 3BA
- Adults £12 Under 25s free
