Prince Bishop’s Brass at Ushaw
A highly enjoyable concert by Prince Bishop’s Brass at Ushaw College, with music ranging from the Renaissance through to the twentieth century.
2 Sep 2018
My reviews of concerts in Durham. Full reviews on this page are written exclusively for this site. I generally buy my own tickets for concerts, especially when they are student or local amateur groups.
A highly enjoyable concert by Prince Bishop’s Brass at Ushaw College, with music ranging from the Renaissance through to the twentieth century.
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