The Central Band of the RAF and conductor Wing Cmdr. Duncan Stubbs here offer up some of the greatest British pieces in the repertoire. The first military band broadcast on BBC Radio, and still the most frequently featured on the airwaves, it is at the forefront of military band and contemporary wind ensemble recording. "The music represents some of the most iconic wind band repertoire, Holst's Suites in particular having close links to our military heritage. Including Langford's Rhapsody also continues our record of 'firsts' achieved by a British military band." (WC Duncan Stubbs)

Tracklist:

English Folk Song Suite: I. March, "Seventeen Come Sunday"
English Folk Song Suite: II. Intermezzo, "My Bonny Boy"
English Folk Song Suite: III. March, "Folk Songs From Somerset"
1st Suite For Military Band, Op. 28 No. 1, H. 105: I. Chaconne: Allegro Moderato
1st Suite For Military Band, Op. 28 No. 1, H. 105: II. Intermezzo: Vivace
1st Suite For Military Band, Op. 28 No. 1, H. 105: III. March: Tempo Di Marcia
2nd Suite For Military Band, Op. 28 No. 2, H. 106: I. March [Morris Dance]: Allegro
2nd Suite For Military Band, Op. 28 No. 2, H. 106: II. Song Without Words, "I'll Love My Love": Andante
2nd Suite For Military Band, Op. 28 No. 2, H. 106: III. Song Of The Blacksmith: Moderato E Maestoso
2nd Suite For Military Band, Op. 28 No. 2, H. 106: IV. Fantasia On The Dargason: Allegro Moderato
Lincolnshire Posy: I. Lisbon
Lincolnshire Posy: II. Horkstow Grange
Lincolnshire Posy: III. Rufford Park Poachers
Lincolnshire Posy: IV. The Brisk Young Sailor
V. Lord Melbourne
Lincolnshire Posy: VI. The Lost Lady Found
Suite Of English Folk Dances: I. Jenny Pluck Pears
Suite Of English Folk Dances: II. Ten Pound Lass
Suite Of English Folk Dances: III. Dick's Maggot
Suite Of English Folk Dances: IV. Nonesuch
Suite Of English Folk Dances: V. Hunt The Squirrel
Suite Of English Folk Dances: VI. Woodicock
Rhapsody For Trombone And Brass Band

UPC: 095115184721
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 3.31.15
Format: CD

Holst / Central Band Of The Royal Air Force - British Classics (CD)