Royal Academy of Music: RAM038
R Strauss - Complete Music for Brass Ensemble
R Strauss: Festmusik der Stadt Wien for brass and timpani Op.133
R Strauss: Feierlicher Einzug der Ritter des Johanniter-Ordens (Festival Procession)
R Strauss: Fanfare fur die Wiener Philharmoniker Op.109
R Strauss: Fanfare zur Eroffnung der Musikwoche der Stadt Wien Op.110
R Strauss: Konigs-Jager zu Pferde No.1 Op.97 (arr. Leslie Lake)
R Strauss: Parade-Marsch fur Kavallerie No.2 Op.98 (arr. Leslie Lake)
Wagner: Siegfried Idyll (arr. James Davies)
Wagner: Entry of the Gods into Valhalla (arr Howard Snell)
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Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Artist(s): Royal Academy of Music Symphonic Brass
Conductor(s): James Watson
Release Date: 27th October 2008
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The Royal Academy's brass department has established itself as one of the foremost in the world. The department's professors are active performers at the highest professional level and include principal players with London's leading orchestras and world-renowned solo performers. In addition to the resident teachers, visiting specialists regularly teach at the Academy, further increasing the range of expertise which students can draw on. Brass students are prepared for every aspect of the profession, from period performance on original instruments through big band to the avant-garde and session work.
Professor James Watson divides his time between playing, teaching and conducting. He studied trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music, where he now holds the position of Artistic Director and Head of Brass. James' orchestral work has included principal trumpet posts with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, London Sinfonietta, the Nash Ensemble and Philip Jones Brass Ensemble. Conducting positions have included Artistic Director of the renowned Black Dyke Mills Band, Artistic Director of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales and Vice President of the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain.
Professor James Watson divides his time between playing, teaching and conducting. He studied trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music, where he now holds the position of Artistic Director and Head of Brass. James' orchestral work has included principal trumpet posts with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, London Sinfonietta, the Nash Ensemble and Philip Jones Brass Ensemble. Conducting positions have included Artistic Director of the renowned Black Dyke Mills Band, Artistic Director of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales and Vice President of the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain.
