1st Section Finals test-piece for the National Brass Band Champtionships of Great Britain
St James's - A New Beginning commemorates 300 years since the death of English architect Sir Christopher Wren who redesigned and rebuilt London after the Great Fire in 1666.
The piece is in four parts:
I. The Great Fire
II. Aftermath
III. Vision
IV. Renaissance
The bells ring the alarm and, as the capital city is engulfed by flames, panic and desperation spread. As the fire burns out, we are left to contemplate the aftermath of the inferno. Enter Sir Christopher Wren. His vision and courage were some of the most influential forces in the rebuilding of London which rose to reclaim its place as one of the great cities of the world.
Duration: 12:00
