Brass from the Masters, Vol. 1

Cyril Jenkins (Composer), William Alwyn (Composer), Edmund Rubbra (Composer), Robert [Composer] Simpson (Composer), Ralph Vaughan Williams (Composer), Edward Elgar (Composer), Bryan Hurdley (Conductor), James Gourlay (Conductor) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Conductor: Bryan Hurdley, James Gourlay
• Composer: Cyril Jenkins, William Alwyn, Edmund Rubbra, Robert [Composer] Simpson, Ralph Vaughan Williams, et al.
• Audio CD (September 16, 1997)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Chandos
• ASIN: B000000A7W
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #547,798 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wlliams Fairey Band Scores A Hit, July 27, 2001

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RALPH BOWERSOX (Florence, Al.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brass from the Masters, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

The talents of the Williams Fairey Band is truly heard in Brass from the Masters. Of special significance to their talents, is the Severn Suite, by Edward Elgar. The melodic lines spotlighted in the high brass in the opening of the "Cathedral" is quickly answered by the middle and low voices. The work's rhythmic and variety of tempi and form spotlights well the unique talents of this wonderful brass ensemble. This CD is a must have for conissieurs of Brass Ensemble music, I highly

recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Brass, via Amazon!, January 15, 2012

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Peter M. Brown (Portland, Oregon, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brass from the Masters, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

I happened upon a CD, Volume #2 from this brass group, as I looked over used CD's in a thrift shop. I bought it, never having heard of the performers. It was outstanding! So I ordered their Volume #1 CD from Amazon. It took a while to get it from England but Wow! Even more so!
This British group is a brass wind ensemble, large enough to put out great volume, small enough to nuance their sound and effect their interpretation with finesse. You'll love their artistry, their traditional singing/legato style - typical of English players, and some of the most rapid brass tonguing ensemble passages I've ever heard from any group of brass players.
(BTW, Volume #2, it turns out, is out of print but downloadable via Amazon. I recommend adding both CD's to your musical library.)

4.0 out of 5 stars Not just another brass band, August 19, 2009

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Norm (Bexar, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brass from the Masters, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

If you enjoy brass bands, the Williams Fairey Band is not a secret to you. Only interested in beautiful and somewhat exciting music this is for you. Wonderful pieces by some of the best composers of the genre, superb technique, great musianship, great depth of sound and accurate intonation will keep you coming back to this cd. With repeated listenings at different volumes it reveals many of the intricacies hidden within the works. A great cd to introduce those new to the world of brass bands