Will the Sec said:
Well, we had our first look at TFNT last night, and I must say I think it's a winner.
I can't wait to get my teeth into it even if it is on Bb Bass
Look, when it's suggested that you should try and digest the music, we don't mean literally! ;-)
I must admit, my first impressions are that it's a cracker. (I'm particularly taken by the passage that includes the cup-muted, discordant cornet entry towards the end of the 3rd - I think - movement. Wonderful!) Bit of a swine of a turnover for solo cornet 1 and 2 in the first movement, though.
This piece will test everybody but particularly the middle of the band who have some quite tricky rhythms to negotiate.
Lovely piece!