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Music Clubs delight at Alba Brass show
The Alba Brass quintet, a young group of musicians, gave the
!rst concert of the year for Newton Stewart and District Music
Club.
This young group from Glasgow have a policy of playing, at least
for the !rst half of each concert, music originally written for
brass
quintets and in the second halfplaying arrangements. This was
amply illustrated on Sunday.
The opening piece was Adams Rib by James Macmillan. This starts
with very sombre chords from the lower section of the group and
builds through a slow sad chorale to a more brilliant episode
before a very quiet ending on muted trumpets. This piece required
the
players to be secure over the full range of their instruments as
well as having control over dynamics and intonation.
This was followed by a 19th century composition by Victor Ewald
a Russian composer at the time when brass instruments were
evolving.
His Quintet number 3 is full of tuneful music which
characterises Russian music of the period. The work of 1st trumpet
Vicky Williams was
evident.
Another modern Quintet by Scottish composer Eddie MaGuire
followed. This was entitled Auriga and is inspired by the !ve stars
which
comprise the constellation of that name. Each instrument
represents a star. Much use was made of mutes and techniques such
as half
valve note, glissandi and blowing of air through the instrument.
This was another item which challenged everyone.
The second half was in a much lighter vein which was evident
from the response of the audience. The group started with an
arrangement
of Bachs Fugue in G minor which was played with great accuracy
and panache.
This was followed by an arrangement of She Moved Through The
Fair which started with the beautiful sensitive playing of Jamie
Shield
on French Horn. As the melody moved round the group Paul Stone
on Trombone and Bede Williams on trumpet also their sensitive
sides.
After a piece of Renaissance music which was lively and varied,
the style changed with Alan Fernies swing arrangement of Ive
Got
Rhythm. This displayed the versatility of the group as well as
Alan Fernies skills as an arranger
The !nal two items, Aint Misbehaving and Puttin on the Ritz,
were arrangements made originally for Canadian Brass, formed in
1970
and recognised as being the worlds most famous brass group.
Alba brass managed to convey the humour and musical skill in the
music much to the enjoyment of the audience.
As usual the audience demanded an encore and were not
disappointed with the Stars and Stripes For Ever. Full marks to the
members
of Alba Brass for their bravery in programme choice and for the
ability to perform it to a high level.
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