This award winning double CD album was voted Solo CD of the Year in the British Bandsman and Brass Band World Magazines in the UK. Famous British euphonium virtuoso soloist Steven Mead pianist again turned to the brilliant Japanese pianist Tomoko Sawano for the accompaniments, who also played on the World of the Euphonium Vol.5. Without a doubt the music on the CD is the hardest and most challenging Steve has ever recorded. . The CD was recorded in the new Studio 6 at the RNCM, Manchester, 18-20 April 2008 The title of the CD is "Audacious" (Cat. BOCC110)- the meaning of the word is : 'intrepidly daring' and indeed, they are !! This prize-winning CD has won the plaudits of critics the world over.