Brassed Off: a 90s UK film that demands not to be forgotten

Classical Music Reels on Instagram: "There are moments in cinema that transcend the screen and go straight for the heart, and this scene from 1996’s Brassed Off is the gold standard. While the caption might say trumpet, we are actually witnessing the haunting magic of the Flugelhorn. In this pivotal scene, Gloria (played by Tara Fitzgerald) steps up during a casual rehearsal and silences the room with “Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez” (affectionately known in the brass world as “Orange Juice”).

Strings Music Academy on Instagram: "Brassed Off (1996): When Music Holds a Town Together. Set in a Yorkshire mining town on the brink of collapse, Brassed Off shows how a humble brass band becomes the heartbeat of a community fighting for dignity and hope. Led by the uncompromising Danny (Pete Postlethwaite), the band pushes toward a national competition while families struggle with closures, debt, and despair—reminding us that music can be more than entertainment; it can be survival. The film’

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