Gregson’s Rococo Variations to be broadcast on BBC Radio 3
Edward Gregson’s work for brass band, the Rococo Variations, is to be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on the 5th March, 2009. This is part of Radio 3’s coverage of the Royal Northern College of Music’s Festival of Brass 2009.
The Rococo Variations will be played around 4.30pm (UK time) as part of the Afternoon on Three programme. For more information, visit the Radio 3 programme schedule page.…
Read MoreGregson Receives Honorary Doctorate from Manchester University
Edward Gregson was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Music from the University of Manchester at a recent ceremony held at the University. He was presented by Professor Philip Grange, himself a composer and Head of the Music Department at the University. The Doctorate was awarded in recognition of his international reputation as a composer and for his services to music education.
This latest award adds to an impressive list of honorary doctorates and fellowships from British universities and colleges, including the universities of Birmingham, Lancaster and Sunderland, as well as the Royal Academy of Music (his alma mater), Royal College …
Read MoreBrass Herald Article on Edward Gregson
Edward Gregson talks to Rebecca Agnew at the Brass Herald magazine about his work the Rococo Variations.
The article starts: “September 2008 is a very
significant month for Edward
Gregson. It will be the first
time in decades that he hasn’t had
to return to an academic post after
the long summer vacation, having
just retired after 12 years as
Principal of the Royal Northern
College of Music (RNCM) in
Manchester. While over in
Birmingham, his Rococo Variations
will be premièred at the British
Open Championships on 13
September, Gregson’s first brass
band test-piece for 17 years.”
To view …
Read MoreClassical Music Magazine Article on Edward Gregson
Edward Gregson talks to journalist Robert Beale in the current issue of Classical Music (Sept 13 issue) about his time as Principal of the Royal Northern College of Music, a position he held for twelve years and from which he retired this July. He reflects on his successes and frustrations in a candid interview, discusses the current state of conservatoire education, and reveals his plans for the future.
To view the Classical Music Magazine article click here.…
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