Leyland Band, The - Alchymist's Journal, The (brass band CD)

This new Leyland Band release features seven first-time recordings including 'The Alchymist’s Journal' by Kenneth Hesketh and 'Four Sketches' by Simon Dobson - the winning entry in the 2002 European Brass Band ComposerCompetition. Soloist James Gourlay performs the brass band arrangement of Ralph Vaughan Williams' Tuba Concerto. Other works included are 'Global Variations' and 'Thames Journey' by Nigel Hess, 'RPM' and 'Headbanger' by MatthewHindson, 'Peterloo' by Malcolm Arnold and the comical encore piece 'Keystone Kops' by Carl Davis.