ブラスバンド運動の歴史と発展を探求する新刊で、Trevor Herbert教授著、7月14日発売予定。『The Brass Band Story』と題され、英国および国際的なブラスバンドの文化的・音楽的進化についての洞察を提供。Yale University Press刊、352ページのハードカバーで価格は£25.00。
オープン大学の音楽名誉教授、Trevor Herbert教授が著した『The Brass Band Story』は、一般読者向けの包括的な分析書。父が働いていた炭鉱のジュニアバンドで音楽の道を歩み始めたHerbertは、プロのトロンボーン奏者としてのキャリアとアカデミックな経歴を持ち、Royal College of Musicでの研究教授職も務めた。過去の著作に『The British Brass Band』、『The Brass Band Movement in the 19th and 20th Centuries』、『The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Brass Instruments』などがある。
Glasgow-based saxophonist Brian Molley and his quartet are set to release their sixth album, Tùs/Origin, on March 20. The record explores Scottish musical influences on jazz, drawing from traditions like Gaelic psalm singing and connections to abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Formed in 2012, the group has built an international reputation through tours and acclaimed releases.
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The Finnish rock band Von Hertzen Brothers is celebrating 25 years since their debut album with a year of live shows and limited-edition reissues. Key releases include remastered and remixed versions of early albums, set for April 2026. The anniversary also marks steps toward their tenth studio album.
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The Louisville Orchestra has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classical masterpieces, new commissions, and popular performers. Under music director Teddy Abrams, the lineup includes world premieres, collaborations, and free community events. Subscriptions are available for five series, emphasizing accessibility and artistic innovation.