Carducci Quartet, Prema Arts Centre, Uley, Gloucestershire, January 2012.
Recitative and Aria was written for a 70th birthday party and the title reflects a love of opera of the couple to whom it is dedicated. The music evolves through a series of melodic variations on the initial theme, with lyrical string writing underpinned by unexpected rhythmic impulses.
Photo: Andy Holdsworth

Mozart Requiem, Lane Sussex Stories and Hurd Swingin' Samson

Some of the best brass musicians in the world, at the peak of their powers, each presenting a programme of contemporary and traditional repertoire, along with major solo works, effortlessly linked by the inimitable Frank Renton.
Each band will be encouraged to present themselves in their best possible light, playing to their strengths and free of the stresses and strains of contesting.
The bands are:
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band: 10:30-11:15
Willebroek: 12:00-13:15
Black Dyke Band: 14:00-15:15pm
David Childs Solo Recital: 16:00-16:45
Flowers Band: 17:30-18:45
Foden's Band: 19:30-20:45