Harry Mortimer Celebration Concert 2022

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25th September 2022

Conductor: Michael Fowles
MC: Paul Hindmarsh

This concert marks the 120th year since the birth of Harry Mortimer as well as 30 years since his passing. The 'Mortimer' family were (and still are) the most famous name within the brass band community and made a significant impact on the history of the band. Harry Mortimer is probably the most 'well known' of the family, being a former Principal Cornet and Conductor as well as leading a 'dual' life balancing his work with Foden's as well as a busy Orchestral career.

Today's concert gives a narrated overview of Harry Mortimer's life (and the Mortimer family) with music associated with major points in his career.

00:00 Introduction
6:57 The Cossack
17:54 Alpine Echos
26:32 Elegy from A Downland Suite
32:46 The Medallion
35:59 William Tell
52:52 Little Serenade
1:04:22 The Lost Chord
1:11:24 A few words from Martin Mortimer
1:16:30 Kingdom Triumphant

Video/audio production: Jon Probert