Just last month Cory became the first brass band in history to enter the top 10 of the classical charts with '91This Land of Ours'92 - an album conceived and produced by Britain'92s most popular living classical composer Karl Jenkins. His brain child not only brought together two of Wales'92 most famous traditions '96 the brass band and male voice choir, but also brought to the forefront a young soloist with a difference.

Born in the mining village of Grimethorpe David started playing euphonium at the age of three when the instrument was bigger than him! By sixteen he'92d become the youngest principal soloist with the world famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band, the same band Terry Wogan stormed the charts with in the seventies; and by the age of eighteen he'92d given his first concerto performance with a professional symphony orchestra live on television.

'91Celtic Charm'92 not only showcases a remarkable talent, but it also sees father and son in partnership as conductor and soloist. David'92s only teacher has been his father Robert, and here Robert conducts his son together with the Principality'92s finest, the Cory brass band.

As the title suggests, this new release from David Childs and Cory features music originating from and inspired by the great Celtic nations of Wales and Ireland. Hauntingly beautiful melodies combine with virtuosic showpieces to deliver over seventy minutes of quite breathtaking brass playing.

At a time when many believe the great British tradition of brass bands is in demise, both soloist and band prove it is still alive and kicking in Wales '96 home to David Childs and the number one ranked band in the world.



Pre-release promotional clip. 'Celtic Charm' is out now and available to purchase - visit the 'recordings' section of this website.

Celtic Charm - Track List

1. '91Neath the Dublin Skies - Paul Lovatt-Cooper
2. Ar Lan y M'f4r (On the Sea Shore) - arr. Leigh Baker
3. The Irish Washerwoman - arr. Rodney Newton
4. Y Deryn Pur (The Dove) - arr. Alan Fernie
5. Amidst a Celtic Dream - Benjamin Tubb
6. Donegal Bay - Paul Lovatt-Cooper
7. Riverdance - Bill Whelan
8. The Sally Gardens - arr. Kenneth Downie
9. Carrickfergus - arr. Stephen Roberts
10. Twm Si'f4n Cati - Rodney Newton
11. Tros Y Gareg (Over the Stone) - arr. Tony Small
12. A Minstrel Boy - arr. Peter Graham
13. A Celtic Charm - Philip Wilby
14. Caelidh - Rodney Newton
15. Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn (Watching the Wheat) - arr. Gareth Wood
16. Reels & Jigs - Darrol Barry
17. Danny Boy - arr. David Childs
18. A Final Fling - Philip Sparke (featured in the promotional video)