CD Band Classics Library 6 - "A Festival Prelude"

The BCL Series, created for a return to the nostalgic masterpieces of the e60s, '70s and e80s, is presented with the very contemporary sound of the Hiroshima Wind Orchestra and series conductor Yoshihiro Kimura.

This edition includes two early works from A. Reed, who regrettably passed away last year: gA Festival Preludeh and gA Little Concert Suiteh. gA Festival Preludeh was a test piece for the 1970 All Japan Band Competition and is still a tasteful masterpiece for the new century. Another great title, gFantasy Variations on a Theme by Niccolo Paganini" (Burns) is relatively new from 1989, but is certainly underperformed considering its high quality of composition.


Performance: Hiroshima Wind Orchestra
Conductor: Yoshihiro Kimura