Christopher Binns – conductor

Camille Saint-Saens French Military March Listen
Giuseppe Verdi The Force of Destiny Listen
Rafael Mendez/Mark Freeh Hejre Kati Listen
Featuring cornet soloist Jamie Smith
Ernesto Lecuona/Chris King Malagueña Listen
Liz Lane Beyond the Light
John Ireland Comedy Overture Listen

Interval

Etienne Crausaz Balkan Dance Listen
Soloist Showcase:
Fred Muscroft Carnival for Bass Listen
Featuring tuba soloist Joshua Flynn
Erroll Garner Misty Listen
Featuring horn soloist Helen Varley
John Hartmann/Dan Price Rule Britannia Listen
Featuring euphonium soloist Adam Bokaris
Brassed Off:
Julius Fucik Florentiner March Listen
Traditional Irish/Percy Grainger Danny Boy Listen
John Marcangelo Clog Dance Listen
Jimmy Webb/Alan Catherall MacArthur Park Listen

Formed in 1917 as a leisure activity for the workmen of the South Yorkshire colliery, Grimethorpe is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary. Grimethorpe’s diverse noted concert performances include those at the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA Awards, BBC Proms and Eurovision. The band received two gold discs as well as a BAFTA nomination for its contributions to the global hit movie Brassed Off. Its Musical Director, Dr David Thornton, is regarded as one of the foremost euphonium players and teachers of his generation.

We caught up with solo Eb horn player of Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Helen Varley. Find out everything from her highlight so far with the band to what piece of music she most enjoys playing?