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The title Lux Aeterna (Eternal Light) can be interpreted on a number of levels. Musically it has a rather mystical feel to it, and the single note with which the piece begins continues uninterrupted throughout, like an inextinguishable flame, or a constant source of hope. There are lyrical and song like solo lines for cornet. flugel and euphonium. This composition was performed as part of the Cory Band’s winning Brass in Concert programme in 2012.

In a recent review Paul Hindmarsh described the piece as a touching work by Philip Harper that would have got my vote for best new work for its technical ingenuity, if not it’s “wow” factor.