Description
“Perihelion: Closer to the Sun” is a landmark work by Philip Sparke, commissioned by the Cory Band for the 2013 European Brass Band Championships. Designed as a “Concerto for Band,” this one-movement tour de force fully exploits the virtuosity of a world-class ensemble, featuring brilliant spotlights for every section—from the lyrical horns and flugel to the powerful trombones and basses. Abstract in nature, its title reflects the Earth’s proximity to the sun on the day composition began. Philip Sparke weaves between moments of dazzling optimism and dark shadow, creating a high-stakes, professional masterpiece that remains a ultimate test of technical and musical excellence.
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