Radio: Listen to the Band

Plenty to enjoy from the BBC as Frank Renton looks forward to the British Open.

Wednesday, 28 July 2010

Thursday 2nd September:

Looking ahead to this weekend’s 158th Open Championships, Frank Renton presents a programme first heard 8 years ago that celebrated their 150th Anniversary and the 100th anniversary of one of the greatest cornet players and conductors whose family have run the event with distinction for many years — Harry Mortimer.

The concert took place in Birmingham's Symphony Hall and features several top bands, including Black Dyke, Cory and Harry's own Fairey Band.

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