David Childs
@childseuphonium
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Euphonium Soloist; @UNTCoM Professor; @BessonLondon Artist; @BBWMagazine Editor; @ManUtd fan; husband to Joanne; dad to Ben and Sam :-)
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A little clip of my Dad and I from this afternoon’s rehearsal in Trondheim’s sacred temple, Nidaros Cathedral. Looking forward to tomorrow night’s concert with the Nidaros Band.
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Warming down with a little Japanese folksong following my first rehearsal with the Senzoku Gakuen University brass bands. They’re sounding great! 🇯🇵
#wearebesson
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Was a great honour to give 1st performance of Gregson’s Euphonium Concerto in Japan this evening. Extra special to be conducted by my Dad :)
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Delighted with a 1st and 2nd at the WoE Championship for
@TheFlowersBand
and
@woodfalls
band
@BobChilds1
. Congrats to all the prize winners.
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TONIGHT @ TOPPAN HALL, TOKYO
Curnow - Rhapsody for Euphonium
Jenkins - Concerto for Euphonium
Graham- Force of Nature
INTERVAL
Rossini - Introduction, Theme and Variations
Ravel - Piece en forme de Habenera
Hummel - Fantasy
Einaudi - Due Tramonti
Mantia - Endearing Young Charms
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Looking forward to the official release of this disc on 1 November. Huge thanks to the amazing
@BBCPhilharmonic
@GernonBen
and
@ChandosRecords
. It was a pleasure to record some great music by RVW, Edward Gregson,
@PaulMealor
and Michael Ball, with such wonderful musicians.
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Excited to be performing in Japan again. Plenty of masterclasses and recitals, but especially looking forward to these 2 concerts 🎶 🇯🇵
#wearebesson
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Last night’s concert. Real pleasure to play to a capacity audience in such a wonderful venue. Thanks to all who attended
#japantour
#livemusic
#wearebesson
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A pretty special experience to perform at the Sage with the band I joined as a 16yr-old a long time ago! Thanks
@briggusbb
and Russell Gray - it was a thrill to share the stage with you. All the very best for
@BrassInConcert
tomorrow.
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It was a pleasure to give a masterclass for the young euphonium players of Senzoku Gakuen College of Music today. Fun rehearsing with the band(s) for tomorrow’s concert too 🎶
#musiceducation
#livemusic
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Back in Tokyo after a great couple of days in Osaka. Next up: Gregson Concerto rehearsal this evening :)
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Earlier this morning our trio became a quartet! My beautiful wife gave birth to another baby boy, Samuel John Childs.
http://t.co/3f0GjUNWeX
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So grateful... Father’s Day breakfast with my Dad in Tokyo this morning; Father’s Day dinner with my sons in Wales this afternoon! 😍
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Tuned in for Scotland v Wales
#SixNations
rugby. Nice surprise to see my uncle conducting the Welsh National Anthem!
#SCOvWAL
live on
@BBCOne
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It’s the Gwent Youth Brass Band’s Diamond Anniversary Concert this Saturday. Loved hearing them rehearse with MD
@chriscornet
and alumnus guest soloist
@BobChilds1
this afternoon. Inspirational.
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Enjoyable concert conducting
@TheFlowersBand
tonight. Brilliant to see and hear young
@stephensykes88h
playing his trombone again too :)
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A few years ago I took my youngest son to
@TredegarBand
to see pictures of his great grandfather, John Childs. It was a pleasure to return last night to help out in the euphonium section and so rewarding to make music with others again. Thanks
@IanPorthouse
#livemusic
#covidsafe
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Fun concert in Senzoku last night. Heading to Osaka tomorrow. Here’s a clip from Peter Graham’s new Concerto 🎶
#livemusic
#neweuphonium
#BessonSoverign969
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Happy birthday to this little superstar! 🎉 My youngest, Sam - seven years old today and already adopting a perfect posture! 😂
#ProudDad
xxx
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Unbelievable evening
@carnegiehall
tonight. Loved every second. Thanks Sean, Bernard & Gwent. Extra special thanks to Ben, Sam and Jo too x
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Congratulations
@Coryband
#britishopen2019
Champions!
Unbelievable Open record! Last 20 years: 8 wins, 6 x 2nd, 4 x 3rd - never outside the top 6!
Dyke next best with 3 wins, 6 x 2nd, 5 x 3rd... then Foden’s with 3 wins, 1 x 2nd & 2 x 3rd.
20 yrs of Open form repeated today!
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Rehearsing with the amazing Ami Fujiwara ahead of last week’s recital in Tokyo
#livemusic
#ToppanHall
#BessonBrass
#Sovereign969
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Just caught up with this on iPlayer. Congratulations
@BBCWales
@WeAreYetiMedia
@price_sian
@GruffSionRees
et al for showing banding at its best. Great documentary with wonderful playing from
@TredegarBand
and
@Coryband
, and some heart warming stories too.
#OurLives
Brass banding in the valleys is a tradition dating back decades. Discover the stories behind the music.
Documentary - Our Lives: Battle of the Bands
Tonight 7.30pm BBC One Wales
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When my Dad & I were playing duets earlier this week Ben took a particular interest :-)
http://t.co/hDILETidIa
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Japan 🇯🇵 6 masterclasses, 1 band concert, 5 solo recitals, an instrument launch event and interview complete! Now to Atlanta 🇺🇸 for
@EuphAdamFrey
’s International Euphonium Tuba Festival.
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Back home from Dallas :) Enjoyed yesterday's recital w/Michael Schneider
@UNTCoM
and great to catch up with euphonium legend Brian Bowman.
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Having fun in Atlanta at the International Euphonium Tuba Festival. Great concert last night and extra special to spend time with the one and only Dr. Brian Bowman.
#euphonium
#legend
#universityofnorthtexas
#untproud
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Incredible evening w/
@BobChilds1
and
@woodfalls
band - great concert and loved playing a duet with my dad again :)
#music
#nevergetsboring
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Wow! What a thrill to chat with the one and only
@S_Nakariakov
. He has the most incredible technique I've ever heard on a brass instrument, and he's a wonderful person to go with it!
#inspirational
@BBWMagazine
@ARResonance
@AntoineCourtois
@BuffetGroup
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My eldest son Ben is 10 years old today! 🎉 Such a little superstar. I couldn’t be prouder x ❤️
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My
#AcrobatChallenge
to help
@stephen_journey
raise £90k for life saving treatment Please donate! Full vid on my FB
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Delighted & humbled to learn that Symphonic Euphonium II featuring concerti by Ball, Gregson,
@PaulMealor
& Vaughan Williams w/
@BBCPhilharmonic
&
@GernonBen
on
@ChandosRecords
is a finalist in
@theITEA
2021
@bobosensei
Roger Bobo Excellence in Recording Awards.
#Wearebesson
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Congratulations Supernova Quartet! Brilliant recital at
@UNTCoM
this evening. You looked (and sounded) like you were having fun! 😊 Keep up the fine work.
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Wow! Congratulations
@Coryband
- 2019 European Champions! Unfortunately I wasn’t able to hear a single band, but it’s always dangerous to write off the Welsh, and the host nation for that matter! Look forward to hearing all the performances via
@WorldOfBrass
sometime soon :)
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Really impressed with the new
@BessonLondon
180th Anniversary edition satin finished euphonium. Looks like the one my grandfather played :)
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I have a few photos similar to this at home, but this is the best :) Congratulations Dad.
http://t.co/5l3p7KnZDh
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Excellent concert by the
@RWCMDBrassBand
and
@BobChilds1
this evening. So many highlights including
@JohandeMeij
’s Extreme Makeover, Philip Sparke’s Cambridge Variations,
@JasperDommett
world premiere and a quite stunning contribution from principal cornetist
@plumridge96
#class
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An honour to perform alongside Karl Jenkins
@Bryn_Terfel
@elin_manahan
@CatrinFinch
@sinfoniacymru
this evening...
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Just bumped into a couple of euphonium legends
@HeathrowAirport
! Enjoy Norway
@BobChilds1
@meadeuph
|
#WeAreBesson
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Really enjoyed hearing Grant Jameson perform Horovitz Concerto with
@RWCMD
orchestra last night. Congratulations Grant. Beautiful playing.
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Back in Wales after an incredible couple of days. Thanks
@LondnBrass
@ChandosRecords
and
@blackdyke
@TheBrassPass
- what a thrill it has been to perform with these brilliant ensembles.
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Great concert in Tokyo yesterday. Classes w/students of TokyoArtsUni today. Got it easy travelling w/euph on subway... No coat stand though!
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Thanks
@woodfalls
@BobChilds1
@LisaFitzLom
@chriscornet
- had a fab time playing
@RoyalAlbertHall
with you. Thanks 4 the pic
@Cm686Coleen
!
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Amazing 2 weeks with my family in Portugal. Lots of sun, some golf, no social media, but plenty of socialising! Time to go back to 'work' 🎼!
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Available today!
@ChandosRecords
Symphonic Euphonium II with
@BBCPhilharmonic
@GernonBen
@symphoniceuph
@PaulMealor
@OUPMusic
@MSClassical
@BessonLondon
@UNTCoM
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What an honour and a pleasure to perform with so many amazing people tonight all for a great charity -
@ShelterCymru
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A few photos from a wonderful concert with
@nidarosbrass
and
@BobChilds1
in Trondheim, Norway 🇳🇴 Great pleasure to perform
@Boosey
@KarlJenkinsReal
Euphonium Concerto again, together with
@PrimaVistaMusik
@plcmusic
‘Neath Dublin Skies, and some beautiful duets with my Dad :)
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Such a privilege to work with the young brass musicians of
@gwentmusic
this past few days and extra special to share the experience with family playing alongside my sons Ben and Sam and nephew Matthew. Huge congratulations to
@chriscornet
and his brilliant team 🎶
#inspirational
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A thoroughly enjoyable evening listening to some amazing brass playing with the wonderful
@annalapwood
. Congrats all.
Chatting to
@annalapwood
on tonight's programme is euphonium player and Young Musician alumni David Childs
@symphoniceuph
Quiz - who remembers what year David won the Brass Category Final? (No cheating!)
#BBCYoungMusician
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Thanks to
@RWCMD
’s Chris Williams and
@Coryband
’s
@stickswiper
for joining me in
@plcmusic
’s Neath Dublin Skies. Full video available at |
#VTEC2021
#lockdown
#celtic
#collaboration
#WeAreBesson
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Great couple of days at the Linz Brass Festival in Austria and real pleasure to share the stage with
@IanPorthouse
and
@TredegarBand
for a performance of Edward Gregson’s Euphonium Concerto.
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Final variation from Rossini’s Introduction Theme and Variations from Toppan Hall Recital, Tokyo Japan, June 2024
#illegaleuphonium
#clarinettheft
#livemusic
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Enjoyable recital with Christopher Williams at
@RNCMvoice
yesterday, and great to be there for Derick Kane’s final appearance with
@theisb1891
too. Looking forward to UK premiere of Gregson Concerto with
@TredegarBand
today.
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As a lover of brass bands I'm extremely humbled by this appointment and look forward to working with
@BBWMagazine
David Childs appointed Editor of BBW
Philip Harper steps down as Editor of Brass Band World and is succeeded by...
http://t.co/bbHWAwntGW
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Congratulations to my uncle Nicholas Childs & all
@BlackDyke
Band on winning
#EBBC2015
!
@petergrahams
#Metropolis1927
http://t.co/j5jmlZl152
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Interesting shop... Buy your musical instrument (left) and machete (right) under the same roof! What could possibly go wrong?!
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Backstage with
@llangollen_Eist
Musical Director
@MrEilirOG
, the amazing
@MeinirWynSop
, Maestro Owain Arwel Hughes & Pavarotti!
#photobomb
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Great to see
@Boosey
’s Sir Karl Jenkins Euphonium Concerto from
@WorldofSoundUK
Moto Perpetuo disc featuring
@Coryband
under
@BobChilds1
featured on
@BBCRadio3
. Thank you
@suzyklein
|
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What a thrill to be part of
#CantataMemoria
US Premiere
@carnegiehall
New York. A well deserved standing ovation for Sir Karl Jenkins.
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Amazing
@NYBBGB
- it was a pleasure to share the stage with you. Thanks to all involved, especially
@jonnybates95
for a wonderful concerto.
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Pleasure to hear
@woodfalls
rehearsing Thierry Deleruyelle's Fraternity this evening. Brought back fond memories of working on it with
@TheFlowersBand
in 2017. What a stunning piece of music! Best wishes to all those playing it this weekend. The audience is in for a treat :)
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Great day... really enjoyed hearing so many bands give great shows. Congrats
@ebml
@FountainCityBB
and highest placed U.K. band
@fodensband
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Thanks to all the members and staff of the
@NCBBGB
for making me feel so welcome. It was a real pleasure to spend time in your company and perform with you in concert.
Best wishes to all at the
@NYBBGB
who carry the baton into next week. Have a great course
@ReptonSchool
.
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Thank you
@blackdyke
band for a thrilling experience at
@NewburyFestival
last night. Great concert - outstanding playing from all.
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Concert in Germany tonight with Bläserphilharmonie Baden-Württemberg at the Internationaler Blasmusik Kongress in Neu-Ulm.
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Thank you
@VSOrchestra
&
@BramwellTovey
. It was a pleasure to perform with you. Wonderful playing, great evening :)
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My
@BessonLondon
euphonium following a couple of days @ the Sonic Arts Research Centre of
@QueensUBelfast
last week!
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Congratulations to the newly crowned
@BBCYoungMus
of the Year, Lauren Zhang - phenomenal performance! Great job from all finalists
@TheCBSO
.
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Great time working with
@AtlanticBrass
on
@petergrahams
Harrison's Dream
@MABBFestival
. Some quality playing, especially from
@rowantptprof
.
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Very enjoyable recording sessions w/
@TheFlowersBand
this weekend. Some fine music, great playing, and a pleasure to work w/
@RAS_Audio
again.
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Thank you
@blackdyke
for an exhilarating afternoon
@thehawthcrawley
. Stunning playing from start to finish. Safe travels back to Queensbury.
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Great couple of days 🎶 A real thrill to perform the Gregson Concerto with UNT’s Wind Symphony on Thursday night and an absolute pleasure to hear
@DallasSymphony
in concert with the amazing
@IsataKm
and Sir Mark Elder last night. Stunning performances of Mendelssohn and Elgar.
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Enjoyable afternoon at the Welsh
#regs2018
. Congratulations
@Coryband
@Tommytwit87
- superb. Lovely pre-results show by
@RWCMDBrassBand
too.
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The curtain has come down on the 2019 Brass Band Summer School, and what a great course it has been! Our new home in England’s beautiful Yorkshire town of Harrogate has been a huge success; we’re already looking forward to next year! 9-15 August 2020 |
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Congratulations Robert Childs & Nicholas Childs - victories w/
@woodfalls
band &
@whitburnband
today. Ben & I enjoyed our visit to Torquay :)
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Really enjoyed this evening’s rehearsal with World Champion
@BBWillebroek
under Frans Violet. Looking forward to tomorrow night’s Euro premiere of Gregson’s Euphonium Concerto.
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Thank you
@llangollen_Eist
, Owain Arwel Hughes CBE and
@Coryband
for a wonderful evening. It was a pleasure to share the stage with you.
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Nostalgic evening at
#bbcyoungmusician2018
brass final
@BirmCons
. Great performances from all and a real pleasure to work w/Josie d’Arby.
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It was a pleasure to be part of the
@DallasSymphony
@TMEA
audition video project, providing recordings and tips for young euphonium players throughout Texas.
1:
2:
3:
Good luck to all auditioning. 🎶
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Supporting
#swabforsykes
campaign w/
@LesNeish
@DKMS_uk
hoping to help
@stephen_journey
. Please register if you can:
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After months of speculation, today the people of Scotland, & indeed the world, will finally learn what the 2015 Regional test-pieces are!
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Had a ball performing Sir Karl Jenkins’ Euphonium Concerto w/ Roman Brogli-Sacher & Symphonisches Blasorchester Schweizer Armeespiel at the
@WBF_Luzern
@kklluzern
this evening. Thank you to all.
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A little about the new
@BessonLondon
969 Sovereign Euphonium officially launched in Tokyo Japan today! 🎶
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Concert today with the Dallas Brass Band. Repertoire includes Verdi’s Overture to The Force of Destiny, Philip Sparke’s Tallis Variations and Andrew Wainwright’s Rhapsody on St. Francis 🎶
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Great couple of days in the ‘studio’ recording with amazing pianist Chris Williams at the beautiful
@RWCMD
. Thank you
@WorldofSoundUK
- as always, a pleasure to work with
@adamngoldsmith
&
@BobChilds1
🎧
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Rest in Peace, Ennio Morricone (10 November 1928 - 6 July 2020)
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En route to Manchester (UK) for the
@RNCMvoice
Brass Band Festival. Looking forward to catching up with friends and listening to some great music.
@BessonLondon
recital w/Chris Williams and Concerto w/
@TredegarBand
to play too. |
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Congratulations to all involved. A thoroughly enjoyable evening at a brilliant venue. One of the very best
@NYBBGB
concerts I've attended :)
Superb concert
@BarbicanCentre
w/
@NYBBGB
,
@BramwellTovey
+
@londonsymphony
soloists Phil Cobb &
@pete_moore_
Great programme, great playing.
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Words of encouragement for anyone taking exams / tests at the moment. My eldest son is 7 and has National Tests at school this week. We watched this video together:
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Looking forward to it Paul :)
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Great privilege to perform excellent music with so many fine musicians. Thank you
@BBCPhilharmonic
@GernonBen
and all involved in this unique
@ChandosRecords
project.
Coverage of
@childseuphonium
with
@BBCPhilharmonic
at
@MediaCityUK
led by Principal Guest Conductor
@GernonBen
working on new
@ChandosRecords
Symphonic Euph release featuring concertos by Michael Ball, Edward Gregson
@PaulMealor
and Ralph Vaughan Williams:
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