Music lovers will enjoy melodies inspired by the Battle of Britain at a performance of the Band of the Royal Air Force College at Chester Cathedral on Friday 27 September.
In support of the RAF Association, Music In the Air will see the Band perform military marches, film scores and music to pay tribute to those who took part in the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940, both in the air and on the ground.
Under the direction of the RAF’s Principal Director of Music, Wing Commander Richard Murray and special guest, Grammy-nominated conductor and RAF Association Ambassador, Anthony Inglis, guests will enjoy music composed to depict the feats of bravery that took place during the Battle of Britain, where the RAF defended the skies above the UK against the German Luftwaffe.
The funds raised from the concert will go towards the vital work of the RAF Association to help members of the RAF community who are most in need.
Wing Commander Murray said:
“As a serving musician in the RAF, it is an absolute honour to pay our respects through musical tributes to the bravery and sacrifice of the thousands of men and women, in the air and on the ground, that gave their lives for this country in the noble pursuit of freedom.”
Anthony, who has been an RAF Association Ambassador since 2022, said:
“For the first time, I shall be conducting one of the RAF’s great bands. Nine of my ancestors marched and listened to these bands, so in a very small way I am following them and filling a gap, absent with my generation.
“I am honoured to be an ambassador for the RAF Association and thrilled this concert will be raising funds to support the delivery of their welfare and wellbeing services.”
