Description
Two Courtly Dances and a Rave was commissioned by the A4 Brass Quartet. The premiere was given by them at the Lieksa Cultural Centre, Finland, on the 23rd July 2023. Described as 'boldly imaginative' [the Times], 'a talent to watch' [New York Times] and 'one of the most interesting voices of his generation' [Limelight], Gavin Higgins is one of Britain's most exciting and gifted compositional talents. Higgins was born in Gloucestershire (1983) and studied French horn and composition at Chetham's School of Music, The Royal Northern College of Music, and the Royal College of Music. Winner of Best Orchestral Composition for 'Horn Concerto' described by the Judges as a striking and memorable work that pushes the boundaries of traditional concertos, its originality and sophisticated orchestration create a compelling and beautifully crafted piece and overall, it stands out for its creativity and musical innovation.