Congratulations to Alliance Artist Owen Farr on his CD The Demonic Virtuoso being awarded Brass Band World’s Solo CD of 2017! His recording of virtuoso violin music by Paganini transcribed for tenor horn received high praise from the judges: “It is simply breathtaking. Buy it, listen to it and enjoy it, but don’t try to work out how he does it. It’s a fantastic display of total mastery.” “I simply had to sit back in awe. This is tenor horn playing from another stratosphere. A brilliant concept executed in jaw-dropping fashion.” “Owen’s technique is showcased in abundance, but what fascinated me was the colours and timbres he creates.”
Owen commented “Wow! This really is wonderful news and I’m so pleased to have won such a prestigious award. I love working on the whole ‘Paganini project’ and I’m delighted to know that other people are enjoying it.”
