Celebrating 80 this summer, English composer Edward Gregson and his music are being recognised around the UK and internationally this year with a flurry of performances marking the milestone. Having made an immense and still-expanding contribution to the country’s musical scene across his 60+ year career as a composer, teacher and mentor, he is also internationally renowned for his contributions to wind and brass repertoire.
Bands, orchestras, and soloists will be highlighting Gregson’s music throughout the year. Discover some of the upcoming performances where you can hear it here.
August 16
Chetham International School, Manchester, UK
Six Little Piano Pieces
Piano Sonata in one movement
Three Études
Murray McLachlan, piano
August 23
Presteigne Festival
St Michael’s Church, Discoed, UK
Dances Old and New (WP)
Gemma Rosefield (cello)
August 24
Presteigne Festival
St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, UK
Aubade for string orchestra (WP)
Presteigne Festival Orchestra
Conducted by George Vass
October 4
St. Molua’s Church, Belfast, UK
The light of the Gospel (WP)
The Ulster Consort
Conducted by Matthew Owens
October 10
Gregson’s Choice – An 80th Birthday Celebration
RCM, London, UK
Connotations
International Staff Band of the Salvation Army
October 11
National Brass Band Championship of Great Britain
Royal Albert Hall, London, UK
Symphony in two movements
Black Dyke Band
Foden's Band
Brighouse & Rastrick
Tredegar Town Band
Flowers Band
October 18
Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Wilmslow, UK
Horn Concerto
Wilsmslow Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Edward Gregson
October 28
80th Birthday Celebration
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, UK
Repertoire to be announced
RCS Students
Conducted by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
October 31-November 1
Dutch National Brass Band Championships
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands
Connotations
Occasion
November 5-8
Hochschule der Künste, Bern, Switzerland
Symphony in two movements
Hochshule der Künste Students
November 15
Edman Chapel Wheaton, IL, USA
Horn Concerto (wind ensemble version)
Wheaton College Symphonic Band
Conducted by Brady McNeil
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