RPO Miniatures: Brass
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This event took place on Sunday 31 March 2019.
- Sunday 31 March 2019
- Crawley The Hawth
RPO Miniatures: Brass
Sun 31 Mar 2019
Crawley The Hawth
Need to know
Repertoire
- Macmillan Adam's Rib
- Bernstein Dance Suite
- Dilorenzo Fire Dance
- Fats Waller Ain't Misbehavin'
- Jackson Two Haiku
- Duke Ellington Come Sunday
- Gershwin Can't Take That Away From Me
Features
- James Fountain Trumpet
- Mike Allen Trumpet
- James Pillai French Horn
- Matthew Gee Trombone
- Kevin Morgan Tuba
- Members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The brass players of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra are known for their punchy orchestral playing and this concert is a chance to hear them perform some dazzling brass repertoire. This lively programme includes Bernstein’s riotous Dance Suite, Fats Waller’s swinging Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Duke Ellington’s soothing Come Sunday, as well as Gershwin’s infectious Can’t Take That Away From Me, arranged for brass quintet, which contrasts peaceful lullabies with bouncy, spirited movements. With catchy melodies and shimmering tones, this concert is sure to be a toe-tapping delight.