Essay No. 8 (2000)

The Magnard Ensemble, a young group of wind players known for their high-class performances, their passion for new music and the infectious enthusiasm of their playing, perform an evening concert of wind ensemble music ranging from Byrd to the modern day. The programme includes Stephen Dodgson’s Sonata for Wind Quintet which the group recently recorded alongside a number of his other works for chamber winds. Programme Shostakovich arr. Shiner – Prelude in F sharp major op.87 no.13 Martin Butler – Down-Hollow Winds Byrd arr. McDermid – Vigilate Klughardt – Quintet op.79 Dodgson – Sonata for Wind Quintet Mendelssohn arr. Shiner – Songs without[...]