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Interview with Philip Cobb

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Philip Cobb, Principal Trumpet of the LSO following his recent performance with the Cardiff Symphonic Winds Orchestra.

4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Philip Cobb, Principal Trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra following his solo performance with the Cardiff Symphonic Winds Orchestra in the Welsh capital on Saturday evening.

Philip talks about the concert which was directed by his great friend David Childs, the pieces he played, and a little about the busy schedule he has with one of the world's premier orchestras.

Spring Festival feedback wanted

Spring Festival organisers wish to hear from bands with their constructive views about the recent Blackpool contest.

The organisers of the British Open Spring Festival have informed 4BR that they will welcome feedback from bands about any aspect of the event run in Blackpool last weekend.

Progressive

Contest Controller Frank Hodges told 4BR that Karyn and Martin Mortimer wish to develop the event along progressive lines to benefit competing bands and offer audiences an even more enjoyable contesting experience at the Winter Gardens.

"There is a considerable investment in time and expense in running both the Spring Festival and the British Open," he said.

"The Winter Gardens continues to undergo long term redevelopment, whilst Besson/Buffet Group has announced its continued sponsorship. Once again a new test piece has been commissioned for Symphony Hall, this year from the highly respected composer Stephen Roberts."

Aware

He added: "We are aware that certain aspects of the Spring Festival have come under critical scrutiny, but as we have said from the outset, nothing is set in stone and certain aspects such as player registration and split draws are open to further progressive development.”

He concluded: "The 2013 Spring Festival attracted a great deal of support from bands and listeners, and we wish to build on that. Any constructive feedback will be welcomed and acted upon."

Contact:

Please contact Frank Hodges by telephone: 01942 703217

Childs set to lead Cobb in Wind debut

David Childs is getting ready to conduct his debut concert performance with the Cardiff Symphonic Winds Orchestra featuring guest soloist Philip Cobb.

David Childs has told 4BR that he is looking forward to leading the newly formed Cardiff Symphonic Winds Orchestra in a high profile concert in the Welsh capital on Saturday evening.

Ambitious

The orchestra comprises many leading South Wales musicians, and has already created a great deal of interest in the arts media with its ambitious programming of events and repertoire.

"This is another major step in the orchestra’s exciting development," David said.

"To have a world class performer such as Philip Cobb as our guest soloist says a great deal about the level of commitment and musical ambition that is being shown."

Popular

He added: "It’s a great honour to be able to conduct on a programme that I’m sure will prove very popular. I’m really looking forward to Saturday evening."

Billed as ‘East Meets West, the inaugural performance will feature a host of popular and contemporary music from Western Europe, United States and Russia.

The principal trumpet of the LSO will perform the Arutunian Trumpet Concerto, as well as Paul Sharman’s ‘Flourish’ and Andrew Pearce’s ‘Interlude’.

Details:

Venue: Dora Stoutzker Hall
Saturday 18 May 7.30pm
Tickets: £10, £8 concessions (Bench £8, £6 concessions)

Shostakovich: Festive Overture
Arutunian: Trumpet Concerto
Johan de Meij: Extreme Makeover - Metamorphoses on a theme by Tchaikovsky
Eric Whitacre: Equus
Andrew Pearce: Interlude
Mark Camphouse: A Movement for Rosa
Paul Sharman: Flourish
Gustav Holst: First Suite in Eb

More information:

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