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April 2012Shane recently recorded the music for a theatre production. 'Making Noise Quietly' by Robert Holman (music by Christian Mason) runs at the Donmar Warehouse from 19th April - 26th May 2012. For more information and tickets, please go to: Making Noise Quietly at the Donmar Warehouse March 2012 Shane has been busy rehearsing with the legendary English Folk Band Brass Monkey, as he joins them on their very special tour in April and festivals during the summer which celebrates their 30th anniversary. Shane will join Paul Archibald to make it a six-piece band. For more information and tickets, please visit John Kirkpatrick's Website: www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk February 2012 Shane will be performing in a series of concerts throughout February with The London Concert Orchestra to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Former Royal Correspondent and broadcaster Jennie Bond will host an evening of much loved music from across Britain and favourite themes from TV and Radio. For more information and tickets, please go to: A Celebration Of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with The London Concert Orchestra January 2012 Shane's first engagement in 2012 will be a trumpet and organ recital at St. Martin-in-the-Fields (Organist - Oliver King). This will take place on 2nd January at 1pm and will feature music by Albinoni, Flor Peeters and Neruda. 26 November 2011 On 26th November, highlights of Russell Watson - Return of the Voice: Live At The Royal Albert Hall were shown on ITV, featuring Shane - now available on DVD. Click on the link to watch it Again! ITV Player - Russell Watson - Return of the Voice November 2011 On 10th November, Shane performed at The British Library with Triumph Brass in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip for the opening of the new 'Royal Manuscripts' exhibition. Click on the link for more information about the exhibition Royal Manuscripts Exhibition November 2011 On 7th and 8th November, Shane will be at Pinewood Studios filming a scene for 'Snow White And The Huntsman'. This is an upcoming fantasy adventure film directed by Rupert Sanders due for release on 1st June 2012 in the United States. The film stars Kristen Stewart (Snow White), Charlize Theron (Evil Queen) and Chris Hemsworth (Huntsman). Click on the link for more information about the film Snow White And The Huntsman 4 October 2011 On 4 October, Shane performed fanfares to welcome celebrities and guests down the red carpet to 'The Three Musketeers' film premiere at Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush. Stars including Orlando Bloom, Milla Jovovich, Christoph Waltz and Take That will attend the premiere. Click on the link for more information The Three Musketeers World Premiere September 2011 Shane has recently returned from a trip to Mumbai where he performed in a series of concerts with The Symphony Orchestra of India Click on the link to listen to a short interview on BBC Radio 4 which talks about this interesting project.BBC Radio 4 talk about The Symphony Orchestra of India August 2011 Click on the link to watch a video of Shane performing with Russell Watson: Live at The Royal Albert Hall. Pre-order the DVD on Amazon now! Russell Watson: Return Of The Voice - Live at the Royal Albert Hall August 2011 A new 'Ceremonial Music' page has been added to Shane's website. Here you can find everything you need to know about performances at weddings, funerals, graduations etc. Shane has also added a new recording of the first movement of Albinoni's Concerto in D Minor (originally for oboe). This version is performed on the piccolo trumpet, accompanied by Oliver King on the organ. Please go to the 'Listen' page to hear this and many other recordings. July 2011 Click on the link to watch a video of Shane performing 'Hit' by Shiva Feshareki in London's Vibe Bar, Brick Lane. Hit - Shiva Feshareki June 2011 On 23rd June, Shane performed at Cambridge University with Triumph Brass at the Honorary Degree Ceremony. Among the illustrious figures who recieved honorary degrees from the university were theatre director Sir Trevor Nunn, the university's former Vice-Chancellor Dame Alison Richard and conductor Sir Colin Davies. This event also marked Prince Philip's final engagement as Chancellor. April 2011 Shane is currently on tour with Russell Watson, who is being supported by the rising star Mary-Jess. For more information about her and her music, please visit www.mary-jess.com March 2011 Shane is delighted to have been invited to play on Russell Watson's forthcoming UK tour. Please visit www.russell-watson.com for more information and tickets. January 2011 Shane has recently come back from Germany where he was on tour with The WestEnders and the German star - Angelika Milster October 2010 Shane recently recorded some music for a new computer game, composed by Christopher Chong. Click on the link to have a listen! www.majorc.co.uk August 2010 Shane recently performed as guest principal trumpet with Britten Sinfonia in a production of Stravinsky's Renard at Glyndebourne. Click on the link to find out more! www.glyndebourne.com 9 July 2010 On Friday 9 July, Shane graduated from The Royal College of Music. He was also awarded the Herbert Samuel Memorial Prize for Trumpet. 21 April 2010 On Wednesday 21 April, Shane performed with Triumph Brass in a special appearance on BBC 1's primetime television show "The One Show". Click on the link to view the performances! www.rcm.ac.uk January 2010 Shane Brennan's new website is online! Please feel free to browse through the repertoire, biography and concert diary. |