Description

Some missing episodes in Brass (Band) History - written in English by Dr. Luc Vertommen.

326 pages that focus on three episodes of brass history in Paris and Brussels between 1865 and the early 20th century

1. the music by Jules Demersseman for the trombone Sax with six independent valves created in Paris together with Adolphe Sax
2. the music for brass (band) around Adolphe Sax composed for his Fanfare Sax in Paris
3. the figure of Belgian composer Paul Gilson and his works for the Fanfare Wagnérienne, the brass ensemble at Brussels conservatoire

The book comes with three cd's. The music by Demersseman played by euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead and music for the Fanfare Sax and the Fanfare Wagnérienne played by Brass Band Buizingen, Delta Brass and the NJFO (Dutch National Fanfare Band) conducted by Danny Oosterman and Luc Vertommen.

Cause quite a stir when first published because of the sheer quality of the unknown repertoire and the limited knowledge about this era and its musical wealth.