El Matador – Paso Doble for Brass Band
El Matador – Paso Doble for Brass Band
Composed by Keith Terrett
Bring the excitement, colour and drama of the Spanish arena to your next concert with El Matador, an exhilarating original Paso Doble for British Brass Band by acclaimed composer Keith Terrett.
Written in the grand tradition of the classic Spanish paso doble, El Matador is packed with bold fanfares, driving rhythms, lyrical melodies and brilliant brass writing. From its commanding opening to its thrilling finale, this audience-pleasing concert work captures the spectacle, elegance and excitement of the bullring while giving every section of the band an opportunity to shine.
Recorded by the legendary Foden's Brass Band under Glyn Williams, El Matador was also broadcast on BBC Radio 2's Listen to the Band, presented by Frank Renton, bringing this exciting work to a national audience.
Ideal as a concert opener, festival item or encore, El Matador combines authentic Spanish flair with vibrant, idiomatic brass band scoring. Whether performed indoors or on the bandstand, its infectious rhythms and memorable melodies make it a guaranteed audience favourite.
Perfect for:
- Concerts
- Entertainment contests
- Gala performances
- Bandstands
- Spanish-themed programmes
- Festivals and community events
A colourful and exciting addition to any brass band library, El Matador delivers all the passion, energy and flair associated with the great Spanish paso doble tradition.
Duration: Approximately 3 minutes.