As French horn players, we both developed an early interest in the sound and romance of the alphorn. ------------------------------------------------------------ Although the alphorn is deeply rooted in Swiss tradition, we are keen to widen interest in the instrument and its music in Britain. (Please read complete article in 'about us' category)
Swiss National Day 2018
August 1st
Covent Garden, London, with The Ministry Of Fun.
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Holcombe Duo with Ricola in Covent Garden
Click on the picture to hear Holcombe Duo rehearsing in Harpole Church on July 30th, before heading for Covent Garden.
For more information and booking enquiries please contact us via email at:
alphorns@holcombeduo.co.uk
or grundy.brammay@btinternet.com
December 7th-9th 2017
Tottington Methodist Church Christmas Tree Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCDls_BbHDM
September 10th 2017
8th Alphorntreffen, Seebenalp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5ZkWtvBs90
August 2016
THE HOLCOMBE ALPHORN DUO play ‘Szwischenbergler’ at Hotel Beausite, Beatenberg
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December 2015
THE HOLCOMBE ALPHORN DUO performing at The Lowry, Salford.
The Sound of Music Press Night
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August 2015
THE HOLCOMBE ALPHORN DUO performing at the ‘Alte Post’ during the Grindelwald ‘Strassenfest’, held every Wednesday evening during July and August.
September 2014
Schwarzsee, above Zermatt. Posted by Bob Hallett, Canada.
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https://www.facebook.com/100004694804812/videos/363388723827618/?t=61
We met Bob and Anne Hallett, from Calgary, when we were staying at Schwarzee, high above Zermatt. Bob posted this video of us playing ‘Westschweizer’, a traditional alphorn melody.
September 2014
THE HOLCOMBE ALPHORN DUO performing in Saas Fee with Josef Fux and Paul Schwery from Naters, Brig
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August 2013
Cologne Cathedral.
A very short video taken at a Practice session on our way to Grindelwald, Switzerland.
photo by Fabio A Prange, Brazil
March 10th 2017.
The Holcombe Alphorn Duo, Helen and Neil Grundy, with Frances Jones at Wholefoods Kensington, London.
Lisa’s Organic Craft Crisps launched this week at Whole Foods Market UK. Fresh from the foothills of the Alps. Crisps with Altitude.
For more information and booking enquiries please contact us at: alphorns@holcombeduo.co.uk
or grundy.brammay@btinternet.com
