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Having already made their debut at the Lucerne Festival and London’s Wigmore Hall, the ensemble’s ability to manipulate and unify sound earned them 1st Prize in the Inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition (2019) and the Royal Overseas League Mixed Ensemble Competition (2022). Vibrant, spirited and bold, Connaught Brass place emphasis on their friendship with one another to showcase their individual musical personalities within a unique collective sound. Prior to their Philip Jones Competition win, the group won the Worshipful Company of Musicians Brass Ensemble Prize in 2018, and travelled to France shortly after to participate in the music festival Ferrandou Musique. They returned to the same festival in 2019 and 2021. More recently, the quintet have become Artists of the Tillett Trust, City Music Foundation and Kirckman Concert Society, and attended the prestigious Britten Pears Chamber Music Residency 2022. Recent seasons have seen the Connaughts perform widely across the UK and Europe, including tours of Switzerland in both 2021 and 2022, recitals at Societá Filarmonica Trento, St Martin-in-the-Fields, St George’s Bristol, The Great Birmingham Brass Fest, where they performed a new commission alongside Onyx Brass, St James’ Piccadilly, Hidden Doors Arts Festival Edinburgh and Lake District Summer Music Festival, as well as performing live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune programme. The 22/23 season will see the group make their Netherlands debut, including a live radio broadcast from the Concertgebouw’s Spiegelzaal, an extensive performance schedule in their hometown of London at Wigmore Hall, King’s Place and St John Smith’s Square, as well as performances covering the rest of the UK. Their ever-growing repertoire spans 500 years, from renaissance to contemporary works, across a large range of genres. The ensemble also take great pride in undertaking and building their education work, including that supported by the Cavatina Trust and the Musicians Company. Having been principal players and members of the European Union Youth Orchestra, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester and National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, members are now regularly appearing on the professional circuit. This includes freelancing with the London Symphony, Philharmonia, BBC Symphony, BBC Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, London Sinfonietta, English National Opera, Opera North, Welsh National Opera and Ulster Orchestras, as well as recording with and supporting artists such as Bruno Mars, The Jonas Brothers, Stormzy, Lil’ Nas X, Jamie Cullum, Rag‘n’Bone Man, Dave, Giggs and Gregory Porter. Connaught Brass’ ambition is to explore and share the broadest range of musical repertoire with as wide an audience as possible, bringing brass chamber music to the forefront of today’s musical world. @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/1ecb6b91-9fab-4d02-9a62-7890982e6dca/3B406D7F-B1F0-4756-B8AA-E30BACCC7576.JPG About - Aaron Akugbo Born in 1998 and of Nigerian-Scottish descent, Aaron Akugbo hails from Edinburgh and is poised as a future leading exponent of his instrument. He brings a wide-ranging musical taste to his artistry and despite being classically trained, cites Louis Armstrong as his biggest musical inspiration. He is a charismatic performer with an abundance of natural humour which translates into an effortless engagement with people and audiences. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and an ex-principal of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Aaron can often be seen freelancing in the principal chairs of some of the most prestigious orchestras in the UK including the Philharmonia, BBC Philharmonic, BBC Symphony and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras. In 2020, as part of the Southbank Centre’s ‘Behind Closed Doors’ concerts series, Aaron made his London debut at the Royal Festival Hall playing the Haydn Trumpet Concerto with Chineke!, Europe’s first Black and Minority Ethnic orchestra. His performance received glowing reviews, with the Arts Desk describing him as “a refined soloist… His sound was sweet, often lyrical… with perfect clarity and intonation”. Within the orchestra, Aaron has played in the UK’s top concert halls including Chineke’s BBC Proms debut. Aaron made his Wigmore debut playing Saint-Saëns Septet Op. 65 for trumpet, piano and strings with members of Chineke! as well as participating in the orchestra’s tour of Europe playing in halls such as the Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Kölner Philharmonie. In early 2019, Aaron was a finalist in the “Girolamo Fantini” International Trumpet Competition whilst also being awarded the special prize for best performance of “Vulcano Club” by Piergiorgio Ratti. Aaron was subsequently invited by competition panellist and trumpet soloist, Tine Thing Helseth, to the Risør Kammermusikfest in Norway where he received masterclasses from Tine herself whilst also performing as a soloist. Find out more about Aaron @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/bc42d77f-6af2-4976-bff5-1fe307d8bf28/2C8B8ADB-3BBB-4ADF-9990-49144C65C9CD.JPEG About - Harry Plant Originally from Eastbourne, East Sussex, Harry earned first-class honours from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2020 and graduated with a distinction in a master's degree from the Royal Academy of Music in 2024, where he studied on a scholarship. He has built a flourishing career as a freelance musician, with a musical journey spanning the UK, Europe, and the US. Collaborations include internationally acclaimed artists such as Stormzy, Jonas Brothers, Bruno Mars, Dave, and Jamie Cullum. Classically, Harry has performed at the BBC Proms, Classic FM Spectacular, and played for several TV and radio broadcasts, alongside numerous international tours at some of Europe’s most coveted concert venues. In addition to live performances, contributions to studio and film sessions have taken place at renowned studios like Abbey Road, Sarm West, Air, Angel, Rockfield, and Electric Lady Studios. Most recently, he was featured on the screen and soundtrack of the Apple TV hit "Masters of the Air," produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman, as a member of the Century Bombers Band in several episodes across the series. In addition to musical pursuits, Harry served as the Student Union President at Guildhall for two consecutive years (2020-2022), earning widespread acclaim for remarkable achievements during his tenure. Efforts included revamping the union's social media presence, orchestrating over 100 inclusive events, and championing initiatives to promote diversity awareness and training among students and staff. Working closely with the safeguarding officer, he helped create a new protocol to enhance the welfare and safety of the Guildhall community. Amidst the challenges of transitioning from hybrid to in-person learning during the pandemic, he ensured a smooth experience for peers. During his time at the SU, he also acquired certifications in Health & Safety, Mental Health First Aid, and obtained his security license (SIA), leaving an enduring legacy that fostered a more vibrant and inclusive community at Guildhall. Find out more about Harry @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/a90944ba-0d63-432e-a225-048093beccc9/Zoe+Headshot.jpeg About - Zoë Tweed Zoë grew up in Wells, Somerset and began playing Euphonium at age 6 before switching to the trombone, then settling on the French Horn at age 9. She was taught by Simon de Souza at Wells Cathedral School before moving to London in 2017 to study at the Royal Academy of Music for both her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, where she was supported by the Elton John Scholarship. Zoë was awarded her first trial at 20 years old with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for their Principal Horn position, and won subsequent Principal trials with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. She continued to freelance with various orchestras throughout the UK during and after finishing her studies, including the Philharmonia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia of London, BBC Concert Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. She accepted the position of 3rd Horn with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra a year after finishing her studies, in December 2023, becoming the youngest member of the orchestra. As a soloist, Zoë has performed concertos with the Hereford Symphony Orchestra, Oxford Sinfonia and Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra, and as a Countess of Munster Recital Scheme Artist she performs solo recitals across the UK. Zoë has recorded music for film and TV, and performed instrumentals on albums by artists such as Alison Sudol and Cody Fry. She enjoys a wide variety of musical genres and this is reflected in the music she writes and arranges for solo horn and piano, wind quintet, brass quartet and quintet. In 2024, Zoë joined the brass faculty at the Royal College of Music as a Horn professor. Outside of the horn Zoë is an avid DIY-er from crocheting to haircutting, and is currently knitting herself a sweater vest. @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/feeac1d5-f3e2-466a-b6c2-a1c47a830423/IMG_3127.JPG About - Chris Brewster Chris graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2022, studying trombone with Matt Gee, Peter Moore and Ian Bousfield and euphonium/bass trumpet with James Maynard. Chris enjoys a varied performing and teaching career. He can often be seen freelancing across the UK, most recently with the orchestras of Opera North and the Welsh National Opera. Having previously played as principal trombone with the European Union Youth Orchestra, he has toured across Europe and Oman between 2019 and 2021, performing works including Bruckner’s 4th, Shostakovich’s 10th and Sibelius’s 2nd Symphonies. Other orchestral experience includes playing under the likes of Edward Gardner, John Wilson, Vasily Petrenko, and Sir Mark Elder. This includes playing in five televised BBC Proms and multiple live radio broadcasts. He also recorded Holst’s The Planets and Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra under Edward Gardner for Chandos. As well as being a versatile performer, Chris enjoys teaching across London and undertaking outreach work supported by the Worshipful Company of Musicians. When he is not playing, Chris enjoys travelling, photography and drinking coffee with friends. @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/6f7f2868-63de-4452-885b-aacb3afe5c23/IMG_3129.JPG About - Aled Meredith-Barrett Aled, originally from Pembrokeshire, is a tuba player and a member of Connaught Brass. He recently graduated with MA (Dist) and a DipRAM from the Royal Academy of Music and was an associate of the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Foyle Future First Scheme. Aled is an awardee of the Cherubim Music Trust, using their ‘Charles Steer’ B&S F Tuba. Aled started playing the tenor horn at the age of 7 and quickly joined the Goodwick Brass youth band. Aled progressed through the ranks and joined the senior band in 2009, winning the 1st section national title in 2015. Aled has also been a part of the Welsh national ensembles, joining the National Youth Brass Band of Wales in 2014 and the orchestra in 2018. Aled was also a member of the National Orchestra of Great Britain in 2016, as the orchestra's principal tuba, playing in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Symphony Hall, Birmingham. During his time at the Academy, Aled studied with Patrick Harrild, Lee Tsarmaklis and Rex Martin and was also a member of the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Brass and Manson Ensemble. Aled is now starting to work as a freelance musician, having performed with the Orchestra of Opera North, BBC Philharmonic, London Philharmonic Orchestra and is now on trial for Principal Tuba for Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Away from the tuba, Aled can be found working as assistant manager at The George IV, Chiswick and also enjoys supporting the Llanelli Scarlets, watching football and drinking coffee. @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/91fe30a6-f24c-4f6a-aa0c-e3081b8a7cdc/Untitled+design+%282%29.png About - City Music Foundation Artists Connaught Brass are delighted to be supported by the City Music Foundation. CMF’s mission is ‘turning talent into success’. We select exceptional professional musicians at the start of their careers when managing ‘the business of music’ can be a challenge, and support them with a comprehensive career development programme. Agency and management are fundamental to CMF’s role, but only a part of what we do. We also arrange mentoring, run workshops, make CDs, videos and websites, commission new music, secure airtime on BBC Radio 3 and promotion though online, print and social media, and put on our own recitals and concerts. Read more https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/6076f25b-0d64-49fa-818f-0159c8c812b8/ybjW4A3Y_400x400.png About - Kirckman Concert Society Artists Connaught Brass are honoured to be Kirckman Society Artists. The Kirckman Concert Society was founded by Geraint Jones and Calton Younger in 1963 to promote young artists of exceptional talent, and has been funded since its inception by the Chase Charity (now part of the LankellyChase Foundation). Read more https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/ddcfea37-1c51-49ac-b86a-867eb905348f/11F6C598-4AFB-4DBA-BC31-6C9A6F8B21EA_4_5005_c.jpeg About - Tillett Trust Artists Connaught Brass are delighted to be supported by the Tillett Trust. For more than 30 years, the Tillett Trust has been financially supporting young classical musicians when they need it most at the very start of their professional solo careers. Read more https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/a5425ad6-8e09-4c0f-a031-ae9b4627dd5e/Copy-of-CAVATINA-2.png About - Cavatina Chamber Music Trust Artists Connaught Brass are delighted to be part of the amazing, Cavatina Chamber Music Trust. Founded in 1998 with the aim of developing the next generation of chamber music lovers and players, the charity CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust exists to bring chamber music to young people, and young people to chamber music. Read more https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/c646171b-4b92-4e53-bdfe-fe4ce2eb988c/Ferrandou_logo.jpeg About - Ferrandou Foundation Artists Connaught Brass are proud to be long-standing artists at the Ferrandou Musique Festival in France. The group made their first trip over to Ferrandou in the early summer of 2018 and have since been regular visitors performing in a host of local venues, churches and halls to packed crowds. If you like to find out more about Ferrandou Musique, you can check out their website here. https://www.connaughtbrass.com/home-1 daily 0.75 2024-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/1666977443266-6KT7QVFPTEB0VJ75E6S0/IMG_3125.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/984a5d55-798f-4a72-88d9-b22345efd8aa/Zoe+Headshot.jpg Home - Zoë Tweed announced as new horn player for Connaught Brass! July 2024 Connaught Brass is thrilled to share the exciting news that the incredibly talented Zoë Tweed is joining Connaught Brass as our new horn player! Read more https://www.connaughtbrass.com/education daily 0.75 2024-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/0abcad81-2ca8-4d0e-ac90-f8c3276d7cfb/CB+EDUCATION+COVER.png Education - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/21767444-e920-470e-928a-e987a25521ea/52708094301_1003f92bd3_o.jpg Education - Our Ethos Here at Connaught Brass, we are incredibly passionate about music education and inspiring the next generation of musicians. Bringing a vast range of collective teaching and performing experience, we provide engaging and exciting school concerts and workshops for all age groups, from Primary School through to Higher Education. 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Read more https://www.connaughtbrass.com/https/connaughtbrassabout daily 0.75 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/2e72f63d-53b8-4dda-b909-b5f5cfb74674/IMG_4484.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/0cbe50a5-77fb-4dcc-bf34-d384265ba954/IMG_4647.jpg About - Aaron Akugbo Born in 1998 and of Nigerian-Scottish descent, Aaron Akugbo hails from Edinburgh and is poised as a future leading exponent of his instrument. He brings a wide-ranging musical taste to his artistry and despite being classically trained, cites Louis Armstrong as his biggest musical inspiration. He is a charismatic performer with an abundance of natural humour which translates into an effortless engagement with people and audiences. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and an ex-principal of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Aaron can often be seen freelancing in the principal chairs of some of the most prestigious orchestras in the UK including the Philharmonia, BBC Philharmonic, BBC Symphony and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras. In 2020, as part of the Southbank Centre’s ‘Behind Closed Doors’ concerts series, Aaron made his London debut at the Royal Festival Hall playing the Haydn Trumpet Concerto with Chineke!, Europe’s first Black and Minority Ethnic orchestra. His performance received glowing reviews, with the Arts Desk describing him as “a refined soloist… His sound was sweet, often lyrical… with perfect clarity and intonation”. Within the orchestra, Aaron has played in the UK’s top concert halls including Chineke’s BBC Proms debut. Aaron made his Wigmore debut playing Saint-Saëns Septet Op. 65 for trumpet, piano and strings with members of Chineke! as well as participating in the orchestra’s tour of Europe playing in halls such as the Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Kölner Philharmonie. In early 2019, Aaron was a finalist in the “Girolamo Fantini” International Trumpet Competition whilst also being awarded the special prize for best performance of “Vulcano Club” by Piergiorgio Ratti. Aaron was subsequently invited by competition panellist and trumpet soloist, Tine Thing Helseth, to the Risør Kammermusikfest in Norway where he received masterclasses from Tine herself whilst also performing as a soloist. Aaron plays on a Bach Stradivarius Bb & C, Bach Artisan Eb & Scherzer Piccolo Trumpets. @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/34a1de77-af11-48de-bd6c-deebc81b7cff/Harry.JPEG About - Harry Plant Harry is a London-based trumpet player and arts professional whose career spans both the stage and the strategic side of the arts through his work as a freelance musician and his role supporting senior leadership at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He grew up in Eastbourne on the south coast, born into a musical family and nurtured by the East Sussex Music Service and local brass bands, which together provided a strong musical upbringing and laid the foundations for his early development as a musician. He later went on to graduate from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama with first-class honours in 2020, served two years as President of the Students’ Union, and completed a master’s degree with distinction at the Royal Academy of Music in 2024. A versatile musician, Harry works across a wide range of genres and settings as a trumpet and flugelhorn player. His career has taken him around the world, with performances at major international venues such as the Elbphilharmonie, Royal Albert Hall, and Notre Dame, and at flagship events including the BBC Proms, with his playing regularly broadcast and featured across radio and television. Harry’s wider freelance work spans commercial, crossover, and world music projects, including performances with some of the UK’s leading function bands and various world music ensembles, and this work also includes his role as a member of the London Bollywood Orchestra, where he performs regularly as part of its vibrant cross-cultural productions. He records in world-renowned studios such as Abbey Road, Angel, and Electric Lady Studios and has contributed to a wide range of projects, from the Golden Globe-nominated film Beau Is Afraid to sessions with The Jonas Brothers in New York. Other highlights include performing to a crowd of more than 50,000 with Stormzy at Wireless Festival, and appearing both on screen and on the soundtrack of the Apple TV hit Masters of the Air, produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman, where he featured as part of the Century Bombers Band across several episodes. Harry is passionate about shaping the future of the arts and is a strong advocate for supporting emerging musicians and portfolio careers, a commitment he brings to both his playing and his professional work in the sector. Outside of music, he is a big fan of Italian food and wine, an avid follower of Liverpool FC, and enjoys travelling and discovering new places around the UK and Europe. Harry plays on a Bach Stradivarius 37G Bb & C (239), Shilke P5-4 Piccolo Trumpets & Antoine Courtois Professional Series 154 flugelhorn. @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/ffeec3ef-8de2-4773-a8e5-ccdf4b782410/IMG_4825.jpg About - Zoë Tweed Zoë grew up in Wells, Somerset and began playing Euphonium at age 6 before switching to the trombone, then settling on the French Horn at age 9. She was taught by Simon de Souza at Wells Cathedral School before moving to London in 2017 to study at the Royal Academy of Music for both her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, where she was supported by the Elton John Scholarship. Zoë was awarded her first trial at 20 years old with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for their Principal Horn position, and won subsequent Principal trials with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. She continued to freelance with various orchestras throughout the UK during and after finishing her studies, including the Philharmonia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia of London, BBC Concert Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. She accepted the position of 3rd Horn with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra a year after finishing her studies, in December 2023, becoming the youngest member of the orchestra. As a soloist, Zoë has performed concertos with the Hereford Symphony Orchestra, Oxford Sinfonia and Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra, and as a Countess of Munster Recital Scheme Artist she performs solo recitals across the UK. Zoë has recorded music for film and TV, and performed instrumentals on albums by artists such as Alison Sudol and Cody Fry. She enjoys a wide variety of musical genres and this is reflected in the music she writes and arranges for solo horn and piano, wind quintet, brass quartet and quintet. In 2024, Zoë joined the brass faculty at the Royal College of Music as a Horn professor. Outside of the horn Zoë is an avid DIY-er from crocheting to haircutting, and is currently knitting herself a sweater vest. Zoë plays on a Paxman 20M. @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/1687db45-22cb-4d1c-a1bc-7f91996f9fa0/IMG_4730.jpg About - Chris Brewster Chris grew up in Woking and began his musical journey on the euphonium before transitioning to the trombone at the age of 12. His early musical education took place at the Junior Department of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he studied from ages 10 to 18. Chris then pursued both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the Royal Academy of Music in London, studying trombone under Matt Gee, Peter Moore, Dudley Bright, and Ian Bousfield, as well as euphonium and bass trumpet with James Maynard. During his studies, Chris served as a principal trombonist and member of several prestigious youth orchestras, including the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, the European Union Youth Orchestra, and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. As a freelance musician, Chris frequently performs across the UK, most recently with the Orchestras of the English National Ballet, Opera North, Welsh National Opera, and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. His career has taken him to some of the world's most renowned concert halls, such as The Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Konzerthaus Berlin, and The Royal Albert Hall. He has played under the baton of conductors including Edward Gardner, John Wilson, Vasily Petrenko, Kristjan Järvi, Sir Mark Elder, François-Xavier Roth, and Jukka-Pekka Saraste. In addition to his performance career, Chris is a dedicated teacher, with both individual students and as an artist with the Cavatina Chamber Music Trust. Outside of his professional life, Chris enjoys travelling, drinking coffee, learning German, and spending time with his family dog, Isla. Chris plays on a Getzen 4147IB. @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/293f1744-4722-444d-b648-8ead2210f1d4/IMG_4708.jpg About - Aled Meredith-Barrett Aled, originally from Pembrokeshire, is a tuba player and a member of Connaught Brass. He recently graduated with MA (Dist) and a DipRAM from the Royal Academy of Music and was an associate of the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Foyle Future First Scheme. Aled started playing the tenor horn at the age of 7 and quickly joined the Goodwick Brass youth band. Aled progressed through the ranks and joined the senior band in 2009, winning the 1st section national title in 2015. Aled has also been a part of the Welsh national ensembles, joining the National Youth Brass Band of Wales in 2014 and the orchestra in 2018. Aled was also a member of the National Orchestra of Great Britain in 2016, as the orchestra's principal tuba, playing in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Symphony Hall, Birmingham. During his time at the Academy, Aled studied with Patrick Harrild, Lee Tsarmaklis and Rex Martin and was also a member of the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Brass and Manson Ensemble. As a freelance musician, Aled has performed with the Orchestra of Opera North, BBC Philharmonic, London Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Ballet Sinfonia and has been on trial for Principal Tuba for Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Away from the tuba, Aled enjoys supporting the Llanelli Scarlets, watching football and drinking coffee. Aled plays on a B&S 3100W @ Olivia Da Costa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/6076f25b-0d64-49fa-818f-0159c8c812b8/ybjW4A3Y_400x400.png About - Kirckman Concert Society Artists Connaught Brass are honoured to be Kirckman Society Artists. The Kirckman Concert Society was founded by Geraint Jones and Calton Younger in 1963 to promote young artists of exceptional talent, and has been funded since its inception by the Chase Charity (now part of the LankellyChase Foundation). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/c646171b-4b92-4e53-bdfe-fe4ce2eb988c/Ferrandou_logo.jpeg About - Ferrandou Foundation Artists Connaught Brass are proud to be long-standing artists at the Ferrandou Musique Festival in France. The group made their first trip over to Ferrandou in the early summer of 2018 and have since been regular visitors performing in a host of local venues, churches and halls to packed crowds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/a5425ad6-8e09-4c0f-a031-ae9b4627dd5e/Copy-of-CAVATINA-2.png About - Former | Cavatina Chamber Music Trust Artists Connaught Brass are delighted to be part of the amazing, Cavatina Chamber Music Trust. Founded in 1998 with the aim of developing the next generation of chamber music lovers and players, the charity CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust exists to bring chamber music to young people, and young people to chamber music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/ddcfea37-1c51-49ac-b86a-867eb905348f/11F6C598-4AFB-4DBA-BC31-6C9A6F8B21EA_4_5005_c.jpeg About - Former | Tillett Trust Connaught Brass were supported by the Tillett Trust between 2019-2023. For more than 30 years, the Tillett Trust has been financially supporting young classical musicians when they need it most at the very start of their professional solo careers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/4c030316-3551-4b3d-a297-e78165bcbd95/citymusicfoundation.png About - Former | City Music Foundation Artists Connaught Brass were supported by the City Music Foundation between 2021-2023. CMF’s mission is ‘turning talent into success’. We select exceptional professional musicians at the start of their careers when managing ‘the business of music’ can be a challenge, and support them with a comprehensive career development programme. Agency and management are fundamental to CMF’s role, but only a part of what we do. We also arrange mentoring, run workshops, make CDs, videos and websites, commission new music, secure airtime on BBC Radio 3 and promotion though online, print and social media, and put on our own recitals and concerts. https://www.connaughtbrass.com/connaughtbrassdiary daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/e8ee4365-e68c-45c7-aff2-8992548e49b2/IMG_4427.jpg Diary https://www.connaughtbrass.com/https/connaughtbrasslisten daily 0.75 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/ff9d6ecb-b5dc-4ae0-b919-a470f69ea295/Website+Homepage.jpg Listen https://www.connaughtbrass.com/https/connaughtbrassnews daily 0.75 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/1726179092845-5JVLTHXTTHUFQEEX80KS/IMG_4836.jpg News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/e6e5fd8f-6bdc-4feb-8178-7691a7d2ba9e/PHOTO-2024-12-08-18-38-21.jpeg News - “Technically astonishing, eclectic in repertoire, and prepared to explode cliches of what brass chamber music should sound like” - Arts Desk December 2024 Barbican Debut Concert Review by Bernard Hughes Connaught Brass is a quintet of twenty-something players rapidly establishing an enviable reputation, and on the evidence of what I heard yesterday, that reputation is fully deserved: they really are superbly good. Read the full review here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/651bccaf-3ecf-49c5-b73a-5273a9645bb7/Untitled+design-3.png News - Connaught Brass Spreads Festive Cheer on Classic FM and BBC Radio 3 this Christmas! December 2024 This holiday season, Connaught Brass is thrilled to announce their upcoming appearances on both Classic FM and BBC Radio 3, bringing the glorious sounds of Christmas to audiences across the UK. On Saturday, 21st December, tune in to BBC Radio 3 between 9am and 12pm to hear Connaught Brass perform a selection of beloved Christmas classics. This live broadcast promises to be the perfect soundtrack to a festive morning, filled with warmth and holiday spirit. Then, on Christmas Eve, Connaught Brass will feature on Classic FM, offering listeners the chance to enjoy their performance of Hark the Herald Angels Sing and other carol favourites. These recordings were captured during two exceptional carol services earlier this month at St Paul’s Knightsbridge and the King’s Foundation Carol Service. Whether you’re enjoying a glass of mulled wine or simply embracing the magic of Christmas Eve, Connaught Brass’s festive performances are sure to make the season even more special. From all of us at Connaught Brass, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/f39549d9-4e18-4ca9-a1ec-704e83194948/Autumn+CB+Season.png News - 2024 Autumn Season Announced August 2024 We are delighted to unveil our 2024 Autumn/Winter Season, filled with an exciting lineup of performances across the UK. This season, Connaught Brass will be taking the stage at various prestigious venues, including our debut appearances in Wales and at the Barbican in London. We invite you to join us for a season of exciting performances featuring both new and classic music! Autumn/Winter 2024 Performance Dates: 13th September – Bedwyn Music Society 20th September – Cowbridge Music Festival (Welsh debut) 21st September – Music at Malling 6th October – Two Moors Festival 13th November – Wimbledon Music Festival 8th December – Milton Court, Barbican 14th December – Fleet Choral Society & Connaught Brass 21st December – Epsom Choral Society & Connaught Brass This season promises to be a memorable journey, blending fresh and familiar tunes. Mark your calendars and join us for a season of exceptional performances! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/ce838855-1080-4880-8742-a97bce4e5a38/Red+and+White+Video+Centric+Coming+Soon+Instagram+Post.png News - New Mini-Series: “Meet Connaught Brass” launches this week! August 2024 We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new mini-series, “Meet Connaught Brass”! Over the next five weeks, we’ll be releasing a series of videos where you can get to know each member of Connaught Brass through a fun and engaging Q&A format. From favourite gigs to quirky pre-performance rituals, you’ll discover what makes each musician tick. The series kicks off with Zoë, our brilliant horn player, and new episodes will drop every Friday on our Instagram! Stay tuned and get ready to meet the faces behind the music! Filmed at Peanut Factory Studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/1721160852654-SHRDI606PNIKO7FC2DU1/Zoe+Headshot.jpeg News - Zoë Tweed announced as new horn player for Connaught Brass! July 2024 Connaught Brass is thrilled to share the exciting news that the incredibly talented Zoë Tweed is joining Connaught Brass as our new horn player! Zoë grew up in Wells, Somerset, and began playing the Euphonium at age 6 before switching to the trombone and eventually settling on the French Horn at age 9. She studied at the Royal Academy of Music, supported by the Elton John Scholarship. During her studies, she freelanced with various orchestras and has recently taken up the position of 3rd Horn in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Zoë has also recorded music for film and TV and performs solo recitals across the UK as a Countess of Munster Recital Scheme Artist. “I’m so pleased to be joining such a fantastic group of musicians. Connaught Brass have always been impressive to me and we already have had so much fun playing together so I’m really excited for it to continue!” - Zoë’ Welcome to Connaught, Zoë! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/55b40448-9573-49ed-893d-88252f95c1ff/BBC+In+Tune+2024+Post.png News - BBC Radio 3 In-Tune Performance 24.08 We are delighted to announce we’ll be once again featuring as a guest artist on BBC Radio 3 In-Tune on Wednesday 24th July at 5pm. We’ll be joined by conductor, Dinis Sousa and interviewed by the fabulous Katie Derham. You can listen live on Wednesday on BBC Radio 3, or catch it on BBC Sounds straight after the show. . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/61767e4d-5ea4-4ecc-8d03-aaf818b671a9/65C82B85-482E-4B8C-846C-2C11BE0D5675.JPG News - Farewell to Robyn Blair July 2024 It is with immense gratitude and best wishes that Connaught Brass announces the departure of their beloved horn player, Robyn Blair. Robyn has been a cornerstone of the ensemble since its founding days at the Royal Academy of Music. For the past year, Robyn has been pursuing her studies in Germany, where she has continued to excel and take the world by storm. While the group is saddened to see her go, they are incredibly proud of all she has achieved and know that she will continue to do amazing things in the future. Connaught Brass wishes Robyn the very best of luck in all her future endeavours. Her presence in the ensemble will be deeply missed, but they are excited to see where her musical journey takes her next! Thank-you Robyn! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/4957633e-f51b-4ad6-93c5-bf8359eb40a2/Instagram+Opening+Event.png News - Connaught Brass in Ireland this February! February 2024 Connaught Brass is delighted to announce a mini tour of Ireland, visiting both Dublin and Wexford. The group will fly to Dublin on Wednesday 21st February to perform and host several masterclasses & workshops with students from the Royal Irish Academy of Music before travelling down to Wexford to perform a recital on Friday 23rd February at St Iberius Church, followed the next day with a workshop for Music Generation Wexford. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/b4dc22b7-7890-4cc9-81f4-097f56c8d5ff/Robin+Haigh++New+Commission+Post.png News - New Commission | Robin Haigh October 2023 Connaught Brass are delighted to announce a brand new commission written by award-winning composer, Robin Haigh. Haigh’s new work, ‘Get Good’, will be premiered at the De Doelen in Rotterdam this December. About Robin Irish/British composer Robin Haigh (b.1993) works internationally with leading orchestras and soloists, writing pieces of “scintillating unpredictability” (Tom Service, BBC Radio 3) that have also been described as “timeless,” “dream-like” (Musical Opinion Magazine), and “remarkably discombobulating” (Seen and Heard International). Haigh’s work first gained widespread attention in 2017, when his recorder quintet In Feyre Foreste won him a British Composer Awardaged just 24, being described by the judges as “completely refreshing” and “magical.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/6da978bd-0a0b-46bd-b286-6b46f0ca6bde/Connaughgt.png News - Connaught Brass returns to France for the 2023 Ferrandou Music festival August 2023 Connaught Brass are excited to return once again to the Ferrandou Music Festival in France. Performing three concerts across their week stay in central France, the group will perform three eclectic programmes at churches in Beaulieu (09.09), Vayrac (10.09) and Albi (11.09). They are appearing at Ferrandou for the fifth year, recently made their debuts in several Swiss festivals, in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and during the last twelve months have undertaken several international tours... and a coronation.here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/8ace398b-bf1b-4bee-ab11-81ca41f80a59/White+and+Blue+Torn+Paper+Coming+Soon+Instagram+Post.png News - Connaught Brass & Slide Action team up for ‘Brilliant Brass’ Concert at Snape Maltings July 2023 Slide Action & Connaught Brass are joining forces to perform a concert at Snape Maltings later this month! An eclectic programme featuring original arrangements for both groups, including some Boulanger and Schubert, ending with a premiere of Britten’s iconic Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, arranged for the combined forces; it’s going to be pretty epic! —————————————————————————————————————— Watch two of the UK’s outstanding brass ensembles side-by-side in a varied programme that showcases a world-premiere arrangement of Britten’s Sea Interludes. Slide Action and Connaught Brass are two young brass ensembles quickly making a name for themselves. Both former Britten Pears Young Artists, they have performed at some of the world’s most renowned chamber-music festivals and have devised this unique programme, especially for Summer at Snape. They weave together charm-filled arrangements of Boulanger and Schubert alongside bombastic original pieces. We finish with a flourish with Britten’s iconic Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes arranged for the combined forces. Britten (arr. Josh Cirtina): Prelude to Owen Wingrave Poulenc (arr. Josh Cirtina): Quatre petites prières de Saint François d’Assise (10’) Saskia Apon: First Trombone Quartet (10’) Schubert (arr. Josh Cirtina):Du bist die Ruh', D.776 Mogens Andresen: Prelude and Reinlendere from Three Norwegian Dances (3’) Lili Boulanger (arr. William Foster): Suite from Clairières dans le ciel Britten (arr. Josh Cirtina): Four Sea Interludes, from Peter Grimes @bennyomgbennyomg (Slide Action) & @benjaminealovega (Connaught Brass) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/2558ddfb-9252-46d4-9fc7-18e4953900a5/IMG_3239.jpg News - Aaron Akugbo from Connaught Brass plays at King Charles III Coronation May 2023 After our fantastic Coronation Celebration performance in Aynho on Friday 5th May, Aaron had to shoot back to London for an early start the next day, playing as part of the Orchestra for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. Viewed by over 20 million people in the UK and many more worldwide, the orchestra played a fundamental part in the ancient ceremony. The Coronation Orchestra was conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano, Music Director for the Royal Opera House and is led by Vasko Vassilev, Principal Guest Concert Master, Royal Opera House Orchestra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/de8bc22e-262b-4355-8ebb-a2d3a95c829b/Instagram+Square+Animation+Pan.png News - 2023 Spring/ Summer Dates - additional dates added! April 2023 Our busy summer just got busier! Additional dates include a very exciting brand new commission by Kenneth Hesketh Fanfare for St Bartholomew (world premiere), commissioned to celebrate 900 years since the founding of Barts Hospital, which the group will perform 3 times on June 14th & 29th, as well July 6th. Other dates include two coronation celebration concerts at Aynho & Petersfield, a recital at Middle Temple in the City and a very exciting joint concert with the fantastic Slide Action trombone quartet at Snape Maltings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/9ba95355-890a-4512-80c1-59238d2d5fd6/bath+promo.png News - Connaught Brass @ Bath Festival 23’ April 2023 Connaught Brass will feature at this year’s Bath Festival on Saturday, 13th May. The ensemble will play an exciting programme of music featuring Koetsier, Ewald and Handel. Saturday 13th May, 14:00 St Swithin’s Church, Bath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/cee4e21b-d715-472b-872d-264cb7862a0e/Movie+Review+Podcast+Cover+.png News - Connaught Brass’s brand new music video; The Threepenny Opera is now live on YouTube! April 2023 Connaught Brass is delighted to fully release their brand new music video, The Threepenny Opera, by Kurt Weill. Specially curated and arranged by Will Foster for Connaught Brass's debut performance at the Lucerne Music Festival 2021, the Threepenny Opera has become an audience favourite over the past few seasons for Connaught Brass, and we are delighted to have worked with Beastly Studios to present a very special music video for all of you to watch at home! Featuring classics from the opera, such as Pirate Jenny and Mack the Knife, this arrangement is like no other and also features some of the spoken libretto and drama from the opera itself. We hope you enjoy our latest recording & video project, a massive thank you to the Performance & Visuals team at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama for the use of the Milton Court Theatre, Will Foster for his fantastic arrangement, and finally to Sam Dye at Beastly Studios for putting together the entire project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/fb50774b-af90-40bf-b41e-90dafebc970e/BBC+In+Tune+.png News - Connaught Brass to feature on BBC Radio 3 In Tune on the 07.04 March 2023 BBC Radio 3 In Tune 07.04 Connaught Brass are delighted to join Sean Rafferty once again back in the studio down at BBC Radio 3 for the ‘In Tune’ show on Friday 7th, April at 17:00. The group will be playing a mix of items from their upcoming Wigmore Hall and summer season, whilst discussing some exciting upcoming projects! 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January 2023 Connaught is delighted to announce its debut performance at the prestigious Kings Place in London Wednesday, 18th January at 8pm. With the programme featuring music from the 18th-century dances and arias within Pulcinella, fanfare and atmosphere from Andresen, Lutoslawski and Longworth, to the fire which heats up Bizet’s Carmen – there’s something here to satisfy every taste! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/0c953771-4c75-404d-9975-9c6d0a8bc40c/9701938c-3547-45d8-8dc0-540b6767cd86.JPG News - Listen to the BBC Radio 3 In Tune ‘Christmas Special’ now on the BBC Sounds app! December 2022 Connaught Brass was featured alongside a stellar lineup of guests at this year’s BBC Radio 3 In Tune “Christmas Special’, including Laufey, Albion Quartet, Ganda Boys and many more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/5881a8ca-c26d-4c44-a6c4-20d3a366a9fa/Christmas+Instagram+Post.png News - Connaught Brass to feature on BBC Radio 3, In Tune: Christmas Special! December 2022 Connaught Brass is delighted to have been invited to play on the 2022 BBC Radio 3, In Tune: Christmas Special, alongside a host of amazing musicians! Tuesday 20th December, 17:00 BBC Radio Theatre As well as listening live on the radio, you can apply for tickets to watch the full show live at the BBC Radio Theatre, BBC Broadcasting House. “Throughout the year, Radio 3’s In Tune programme, presented by Sean Rafferty and Katie Derham, hosts live performances every weekday from some of the world’s finest classical, folk, jazz and world music artists. The In Tune Christmas Special live from the BBC’s Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House is the highlight of the In Tune year. It’s a Christmas party celebration like no other where both Sean and Katie are joined by not only some of the show’s greatest performer friends, but also by a live audience of In Tune listeners.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/18cdbc48-f29c-4a15-b711-3e195d547966/CB+Autumn+Season+2022.png News - 2022 Autumn Season Announced! September 2022 Connaught Brass is back after their summer break and are delighted to present to you their busy autumn season! As well as a host of performances across the UK, they are excited to announce that they will be making their Netherlands debut this October in partnership with the Ferrandou Music Festival, performing two concerts in Amsterdam and a very special radio broadcast live from the Concertgebouw Spiegelzaal As well as live performances, they have a host of exciting things to share with you all in the coming months, including a brand new music video, new vlogs and much more! Keep your eyes peeled on our socials for updates! They kick off their autumn season at Kelso Music Society on Sunday 2nd October, an exciting programme of music featuring the music of Andresen, Pergolesi, Gabrielli, Bach, Boulanger, Gershwin, and a brand new arrangement curated by the fantastic Will Foster of Bizet’s, Carmen Suite! https://www.connaughtbrass.com/https/connaughtbrasscontact daily 0.75 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/1726179092845-5JVLTHXTTHUFQEEX80KS/IMG_4836.jpg Contact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d69077cc9014d0001af8193/1724406961831-HMDTBIWCCFQE7O7HOI3X/IMG_4271.jpg Contact - for Promoters Welcome to our promotional pack! 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