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Through the Spiral - Claire Cope ![]()
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Claire was commissioned by the Young Explorers Team at the Royal Northern College of Music to compose a piece for our Space, Stars and Video Games concert which saw us perform her first piece for brass band - Through the Spiral.![]()
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Claire Cope is a British Composer and pianist who works across a multitude of genres including contemporary classical and jazz and improvised music. As a bandleader, she has released an EP with her trio, the Claire James Trio on the Manchester-based Efpi label in 2011 and performed at the Manchester Jazz Festival, the London Jazz Festival and as part of the BBC Proms Plus Series, broadcast on BBC Radio 3.![]()
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Through the Spiral is about a short but exciting journey through our great Milky Way galaxy! ![]()
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At first, a gradually building texture increases in density as more and more stars begin to shine in the blackness. This gives way to large-scale chords, rising and falling in great height like giant nebula and cloud dust. A more majestic and expressive chorale takes over, as we move past great planets and moons. As the opening star-like texture returns, building in intensity and with added percussion, we near a black hole, at the centre of the galaxy. ![]()
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The final rhythmic section is a race back through the galaxy, as stars, nebula, planets and asteroids whiz by, concluding with a triumphant fanfare as we take a look back at the great ‘Spiral’.
What an incredible night of music last night as part of the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival performing with the one and only Mogwai. ![]()
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Mogwai soundscapes with live brass - it was something special! It was an honour to work with such great musicians. Enjoyed the crowd too! 😎![]()
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You can watch the full set on iPlayer. Link in the comments. ![]()
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We’ll be live on air tonight from 9.30pm, collaborating with Mogwai as part of the BBC Radio 6 Music music festival at O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester. ![]()
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Tonight’s line up:![]()
7.15pm Tom Ravenscroft![]()
8.30pm English Teacher ![]()
9.30pm - 10.15pm Mogwai ![]()
10.15pm - 10.45pm Mogwai with the KNDS Fairey Band ![]()
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🚀✨🎮 Starburst by Dan Price kicked off our Space, Stars & Video Games concert in spectacular fashion last weekend at the RNCM. Paired with stunning footage from the historic 1969 Apollo 11 launch, it set the perfect tone for an unforgettable afternoon of music and exploration! 🎶🌌🌙
Following our European premiere at Perth Concert Hall last year, we’re excited to bring Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition to the Durham Brass Festival this July!![]()
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Later that evening, we’ll take to the stage as our alter ego, Acid Brass, performing our iconic set of Acid House anthems in Durham for the first time! 😃![]()
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Tickets go on sale Friday 21st March - don’t miss it! 🎟️On Sunday 20 July, one of the world's finest brass The KNDS Fairey Band presents a spectacular concert of music and animation as part of this year's Durham Brass Festival, performing a brass arrangement of Pictures at an Exhibition to accompany animated interpretations of Mussorgsky's masterpiece. ![]()
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The animations, created by Ion Concert Media in collaboration with the USC School of Cinematic Arts, bring Mussorgsky's musical response to Hartmann's visual to life, offering an immersive experience filled with rich fantasy, whimsiness, and adventure.![]()
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In a first for Durham Brass Festival and also performing on 20 July, The Fairey Band presents Acid Brass, its take on Acid House anthems with a traditional brass band. ![]()
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The band continues to reinvent Acid Brass with a set that includes new arrangements and a mix of the best acid house anthems with 90s house classics.![]()
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Tickets for both events will be on sale this Friday (21 March) at brassfestival.co.uk/