Music for Brass Septet, Vol. 6 Septura

• Gerald Finzi (1901 - 1956): 3 Anthems, Op. 27:
• 1 No. 2, God Is Gone Up (Arr. M. Knight for Brass Septet) 04:27
• Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934): Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20 (Arr. M. Knight for Brass Septet):
• 2 I. Allegro piacevole 03:21
• 3 II. Larghetto 04:39
• 4 III. Allegretto 02:40
• Gerald Finzi (1901 - 1956):
• 5 Prelude in F Minor, Op. 25 (Arr. S. Cox for Brass Septet) 04:36
• Hubert Parry (1848 - 1918): Songs of Farewell (Arr. M. Knight for Brass Septet):
• 6 No. 1, My Soul, There Is a Country 03:33
• 7 No. 2, I Know My Soul Hath Power to Know All Things 02:03
• 8 No. 3, Never Weather-Beaten Sail 03:22
• 9 No. 4, There Is an Old Belief 04:39
• Gerald Finzi (1901 - 1956):
• 10 Romance in E-Flat Major, Op. 11 (Arr. S. Cox for Brass Septet) 07:52
• William Walton (1902 - 1983): Sonata for Strings (Arr. S. Cox for Brass Septet):
• 11 I. Allegro 09:10
• 12 II. Presto 04:49
• 13 III. Lento 09:00
• 14 IV. Allegro molto 04:56
• Total Runtime 01:09:07

Info for Music for Brass Septet, Vol. 6

Septura head homeward with a recording of British music from the first half of the twentieth century- a golden age in England’s otherwise checkered compositional history, and a period in which brass instruments, in the form of the brass band, established their place at the very heart of British musical culture. From the many composers of the period whose music endures we have chosen four of the finest: iconic works by Elgar, Parry, Finzi and Walton, reimagined for the unique sound of the brass septet. Septura brings together London’s leading players to redefine brass chamber music through the uniquely expressive sound of the brass septet. By creating a canon of transcriptions, arrangements and new commissions for this brand new classical configuration, Septura aims to recast the brass ensemble as a serious artistic medium. Currently ensemble-in-residence at the Royal Academy of Music in London, the group is recording a series of albums for Naxos, each focused on a particular period, genre and set of composers, creating a ‘counter-factual history’ of brass chamber music.

Septura

Septura
brings together London’s leading players to redefine brass chamber music through the uniquely expressive sound of the brass septet.

By creating a canon of transcriptions, arrangements and new commissions for this brand new classical configuration, Septura aims to re-cast the brass ensemble as a serious artistic medium. Currently Ensemble in Residence at the Royal Academy of Music, London, the group is recording a series of 10 discs for Naxos Records, each focused on a particular period, genre and set of composers, creating a ‘counter-factual history’ of brass chamber music.

The first two discs in the series are available now, described respectively as “an uplifting debut from a magnificent seven” (Fiona Maddocks), and “the most interesting, innovative and perfectly played disc of brass ensemble music I have ever encountered” (David Denton). The third will be released in December 2015, and the fourth will be recorded in May 2015.

Weaving this ever-increasing repertoire into captivating live events, Septura is gaining a reputation for engaging audiences with innovative and imaginative programming, built around strong concepts and themes.

Septura’s members are the leading players of the new generation of British brass musicians, holding principal positions in the London Symphony, Philharmonia, Royal Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, City of Birmingham Symphony, Basel Symphony and Aurora orchestras.

Booklet for Music for Brass Septet, Vol. 6