Neglected Treasures

This recording deliberately focuses on equally inspired brass band pieces which, for whatever reason, are rarely if ever heard, despite their obvious musical qualities. Maybe Wilfred Heaton's Partita is too long, too abstract, or maybe just too darn difficult for many? Perhaps the integral narration in Elgar Howarth's Fireworks is the reason for its rarity, and probably Henze's Ragtimes & Habaneras rules itself out because of its scoring for brass only, without percussion. And what is the reason for Gilbert Vinter's Symphony of Marches €˜out of fashion' status? These are all unanswerable questions. But what is not in doubt is that these are all fine pieces which deserve to be heard, appreciated and enjoyed much more than they are. They are all examples of the brass band's neglected treasures.

1 Symphony of Marches - i. Maestoso Gilbert Vinter 
 2 Symphony of Marches - ii. Grave Gilbert Vinter 
 3 Symphony of Marches - iii. Brioso Gilbert Vinter 
 4 Partita for Band - i. Prelude Wilfred Heaton 
 5 Partita for Band - ii. Scherzo Wilfred Heaton 
 6 Partita for Band - iii. Canzona Wilfred Heaton 
 7 Partita for Band - iv. Rondo Wilfred Heaton 
 8 Ragtimes & Habeneras Hans Werner Henze
 9 Fireworks Elgar Howarth Narrator Morgan Jones