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Re: The Edinburgh Symposium

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Subject: Re: The Edinburgh Symposium
From: D.LANCASTER@xxxxxxxxxxxx 21 Jan 97 09:04:02 GMT
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 09:03:57 GMT
Organization: UCRYSJ
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> From:	  Nigel Wears <nwears@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To:	    brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date:	  Sun, 19 Jan 97 14:30:06
> Subject:       Re: The Edinburgh Symposium
> Reply-to:      brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> I notice that "The Cyfartha Victorian Brass Band" will be performing at
> Edinburgh.  Can anyone shed any light on this group for us? Do they play on
> original instruments? 
> 
> Nigel Wears
> -- 
Yes; directed by John Wallace they play the instruments and 
repertoire of the original Cyfartha Iron(?)works Band from South 
Wales (who were spectacularly successful in the mid 19th 
century), which came to light a couple of years ago.  They recently issued
a CD (reviewed in BBW about six months ago if my memory is correct)
and fascinating listening it makes, once you become accustomed to the unusual 
sonorities (and intonation!).  Top players they are too, from 
orchestral and band circles.

David Lancaster


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