Jules Strens' "Danse Funambulesque" was originally an orchestral work from 1925, later rescored for Symphonic Wind Band in 1930.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Kenneth Hesketh's "Diaghilev Dances" is an homage to Serge Diaghilev, the Russian impresario whose Ballet Russes nurtured composers like Stravinsky and Ravel in the early 20th century.
Composition History
Nigel Clarke's "Samurai" was commissioned by Timothy Reynish and the RNCM Wind Ensemble for the WASBE (World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles) Conference in Japan.
Composition History
Kenneth Hesketh's "Diaghilev Dances" was commissioned by a consortium of British colleges and the BASBWE Education Trust.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nigel Clarke's "Samurai" juxtaposes the Samurai's discipline in warfare with their skill in art and music, reflecting the idea of them as 'Renaissance men'.
Performer Biography
Timothy Reynish developed the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) wind orchestra to be recognized as one of the best in the world, commissioning over sixty works.
Performer Biography
Timothy Reynish, the conductor, was awarded a Churchill Travelling Fellowship in 1982 to study the American symphonic wind band movement.
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