The Saxon Wind Philharmonic presents music that appeals directly to the heart on it's new release: English works from early baroque to classical modernism. The only classical orchestra in Germany to perform exclusively in symphonic wind instrumentation is supported by the world-class tubist and ECHO Classic prizewinner Andreas Martin Hofmeir. The musicians, headed by Chief Conductor Thomas Clamor, have already released several albums with national classics, including music from France, the USA, and Russia. The unique English hues, the proximity to folk music, and the connection to tradition can be found on the new release in the works of William Byrd and Henry Purcell as well as in the music of Gustav Holst and Edward Elgar. And the exceptional artist Andreas Martin Hofmeir plays Ralph Vaughan-Williams' Tuba Concerto with incomparable ease.

Tracklist:

The Earle Of Oxford's Marche, Fvb 259 (Arr. E. Howarth)
Music For The Royal Fireworks, Hwv 351 (Arr. T. Scheibe): I. Ouverture
Music For The Royal Fireworks, Hwv 351 (Arr. T. Scheibe): II. Bourrée
Music For The Royal Fireworks, Hwv 351 (Arr. T. Scheibe): III. La Paix
Music For The Royal Fireworks, Hwv 351 (Arr. T. Scheibe): IV. La Réjouissance
Music For The Royal Fireworks, Hwv 351 (Arr. T. Scheibe): V. Menuets I & II
The Fairy-Queen, Z. 629 (Excerpts Arr. T. Scheibe): Sinfonia
The Fairy-Queen, Z. 629 (Excerpts Arr. T. Scheibe): Overture
The Fairy-Queen, Z. 629 (Excerpts Arr. T. Scheibe): Air And Rondeau
The Fairy-Queen, Z. 629 (Excerpts Arr. T. Scheibe): Entry Dance - Sinfonia
First Suite For Military Band, Op. 28 No. 1, H. 105: I. Chaconne
First Suite For Military Band, Op. 28 No. 1, H. 105: II. Intermezzo
First Suite For Military Band, Op. 28 No. 1, H. 105: III. March
Tuba Concerto In F Minor (Arr. D. Wick): I. Prelude
Tuba Concerto In F Minor (Arr. D. Wick): II. Romanza
Tuba Concerto In F Minor (Arr. D. Wick): III. Finale
Variations On An Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Var. 9, Nimrod (Arr. A. Reed)
Pomp And Circumstance March In D Major, Op. 39 No. 1 (Arr. G. Baumann)

UPC: 4260036256581
Label: Genuin
Release Date: 2.7.20
Format: CD

Byrd / Sachsische Blaserphilharmonie / Hofmeir - British Classics (CD)