Battle of Barossa
orchestration Brass Band with optional narrator
duration 16:00
orchestration Brass Band with optional narrator
duration 16:00
Commissioned by Foden's Band and Armagh Old Boys' Silver Band to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Foden's association with the people of Armagh. Each February Foden's give performances and workshops in Armagh, organised by Ivor Stevenson. World premiere at the Royal Northern College of Music Festival of Brass 2010, Foden's Band conducted by Garry Cutt, with narration by Ivor Stevenson. Recorded on the CD 'A World Within' (SP&S DOYCD276).
Battle of Barossa is scored for brass band and narrator and is one continuous movement. The piece tells the story of the famous Battle of Barossa in March 1811, with musical sections depicting events as they unravel.
Battle of Barossa can also be performed without narrator, in which case the running time is between 11 and 16 minutes.
Battle of Barossa is scored for brass band and narrator and is one continuous movement. The piece tells the story of the famous Battle of Barossa in March 1811, with musical sections depicting events as they unravel.
Battle of Barossa can also be performed without narrator, in which case the running time is between 11 and 16 minutes.