Steven Mead at the Netherlands Tattoo
Later this month euphonium soloist, Steven Mead, will be taking to the stage as the guest soloist of the Netherlands Military Tattoo.
The world-renowned Music Festival takes place in Rotterdam each year and features the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Military and Royal Army Bands, as well as international military bands, folk and dance groups and even acrobatic shows.
The evening concerts will take place from 28th– 30thSeptember with crowds expected to reach the capacity 15,000 at the Ahoy Centre. It is here that they will be treated to the unique sound of Steven performing Bellstedt's 'Napoli' and Karl Jenkins' 'Benedictus'.
Steven will be kept particularly busy on Saturday 29th, when he will deliver a masterclass for euphonium players, all of whom will then perform in the Saturday evening concert. To date there are 120 participants in the euphonium ensemble!
Commenting on the trip, Steven said, "This could be the biggest audience I've ever played for and to do it three nights in a row is very exciting. The response to the masterclass has been amazing. It's going to be an incredible few days."
