The Medieval Manuscript the 'Chronicles of Mann and Sudreys' mentions various locations, including the Isle of Man, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and even places as far away as Norway and Brittany.
Russell Gilmour (trumpet) and David Kilgallon (organ) use melodies from these countries and they merge and fuse these ideas together with their own to create unique compositions for trumpet and organ. The idea behind their musical collaboration is to explore traditional music from these countries and to adapt the music, interpret it and explore it. Chronicles' musical format is slightly unusual in that it combines trumpet and organ - not the instruments you may initially associate with folk music - but it is an approach that has sparked a lot of interest.
Their limited edition EP "Prologue" is a sample of things to come, as the production of a full album is underway. The full album will be Chronicles' musical impression of the Isle of Man's influences and rich history - as documented in the Chronicles of Mann.
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York
%PM, %Europe/London %b %2014, %RYork is wonderful city. It is one of those places that I always leave and think, 'I could easily live there'. There's a relaxed charm about the place. It has a good balance of down to earth people, fine architecture, interesting history, an excellent university (and all that comes with) and good rail links up and down the East Coast mainline, and also over the Pennines to Manchester.
While we are on the subject of railways, York is something of a focal point for rail enthusiasts with the National Railway Museum located there. Every time I go to York, I try to visit the NRM and this trip was no exception.
I was in York to play for Peter Seymour who is the director of the Yorkshire Bach Choir. I have done several concerts for Peter over the years, this time we were playing Handel's 'Messiah' in St. Michael Le Belfry, next to York Minster. I was playing 2nd trumpet to Niels Tilma, a Danish trumpet player, who is great to spend time with.
The concert was excellent, with many memorable moments from the fantastic soloists, choir and orchestra. It was great to see old friends Peter Harvey and Matthew Long (bass & tenor soloists) and to meet several new people too.
The hospitality in York was excellent. They really know how to extend a great Yorkshire welcome! Peter's family had been working hard to prepare an evening meal for the whole orchestra and they had also prepared an amazing amount of food for the after-show party. Many thanks to all for an excellent visit to York!
Concert, Handel, YorkWhile we are on the subject of railways, York is something of a focal point for rail enthusiasts with the National Railway Museum located there. Every time I go to York, I try to visit the NRM and this trip was no exception.
I was in York to play for Peter Seymour who is the director of the Yorkshire Bach Choir. I have done several concerts for Peter over the years, this time we were playing Handel's 'Messiah' in St. Michael Le Belfry, next to York Minster. I was playing 2nd trumpet to Niels Tilma, a Danish trumpet player, who is great to spend time with.
The concert was excellent, with many memorable moments from the fantastic soloists, choir and orchestra. It was great to see old friends Peter Harvey and Matthew Long (bass & tenor soloists) and to meet several new people too.
The hospitality in York was excellent. They really know how to extend a great Yorkshire welcome! Peter's family had been working hard to prepare an evening meal for the whole orchestra and they had also prepared an amazing amount of food for the after-show party. Many thanks to all for an excellent visit to York!