![]() Rex was a kind, loving father and husband, who sporting prowess, good nature and true gentlemanly conduct inspired all those he came in contact with. 4 with subtitle Omaggio is written as a tribute to our soloist’s father, Rex Mead who passed away in January 2021. Henry Nichols was killed in the First World War and the events surrounding this tragic event provide the subject matter for this concerto. Philip Harper’s evocative and dramatic concerto is a tribute to the great grandfather of Micah Parsons, the young euphonium player who commissioned the work from the composer. In chronological order, Peter Graham’s In League with Extra-ordinary Gentleman is dedicated to three euphonium playing family members, with literary stars titled in each of the three movements. Omaggio is the Italian word for homage or tribute, and as we consider the subject matter of the three solo concerti, this is undoubtedly the thread between them. Recording engineers: Daniel Lock, Melissa Dee Recording venue: Hade Edge Bandroom, Holmfirth In League with Extraordinary Gentlemen - Concerto for Euphonium - Peter Graham It features as it's centrepiece three original concerti for euphonium, two of them brand new (Philip Sparke and Philip Harper).Įuphonium Concerto No. ![]() ![]() Here is the brand new CD from Steven Mead, Omaggio, in a landmark recording with the 2022 British Open Champions, Brighouse and Rastrick. Russell Gray * Pre-order - ships 16 October * CD - Omaggio - Steven Mead and Brighouse and Rastrick Band - Cond.
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