Onyx Brass
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an engaging album whose variety of mood ranges from sombre Britten to Bernstein in party mode. Onyx Brass There is some great skill from individual players on John Wilson show here, too check... —
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Onyx Brass come alive as responsive individuals most readily in the Shostakovich, The G major Fugue is supremely virtuoso, the E minor resplendent and dramatic, the D major questing and deft. —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 16th June 2008
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The playing in the arrangements of the Two [Strauss] Songs is extraordinary. How do human lungs sustain the vast phrases and endless pedal-points of Der Abend (Evening) – a golden, tenminute... —
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Dan Locklair: From East to West
Onyx Brass (brass ensemble), David Goode (organ), Royal Holloway Choir, Rupert Gough
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NMC at 35
Onyx Brass (brass ensemble), Sandrine Piau (soprano), Jane Manning (soprano), Roger Smalley, Cevanne Horrocks-Hopayian, Ziazan, Mark Padmore (tenor), Richard Watkins (horn), Huw Watkins (piano), Thomas Hewitt Jones, Ruby Philogene, Lawrence Zazzo, Timothy Dawkins, Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Huw Williams...
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Joanna Marsh: Flare
Tim Horton (piano), London Mozart Players, Royal Holloway Choir, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Onyx Brass, Rupert Gough, Owain Park, Edward Gardner
A hugely varied disc, with a mix of orchestras and choirs captured in brilliant sound quality. With each track more evocative and immersive than the last, there’s plenty to enjoy here. —
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Flux: New Music – new dance
Eloisa-Fleur Thom (violin), Asher Zaccardelli (viola), Quinta (violin, electronics)
Rambert Orchestra, Fidelio Trio, Onyx Brass, Paul Hoskins
This is a diverse and highly engaging collection of works and, as Rambert’s musical director suggests, listeners should feel welcome to dance in response —
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A Winter's Night
Christmas Music For Choir, Brass Quintet & Organ
Winchester College Chapel Choir, Onyx Brass, Benjamin Cunningham, Howard Ionascu
Despite a few issues with the blend of sound in the choir, the brass adds dynamism and vibrancy to this selection of carols old and new, making it a pleasantly festive listen. —