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World class performers choose Sterling — as shown by David Thornton at Brass in Concert.

David Thornton
 

The latest prize winning performance of the brilliant Sterling Virtuoso euphonium took place at the Brass in Concert Championships at The Sage Gateshead on the weekend.

World Class

David Thornton of Brighouse & Rastrick once again showed just why the very best world class performers choose the very best world class instruments from Sterling as he claimed the ‘Best Euphonium’ prize at the leading entertainment contest.

our delight should be shared by the growing number of performers who have followed his lead and now play on the what we consider the best euphonium in the worldSterling Instruments

Endorsement

Paul Riggett of Sterling told 4BR: "It is such an endorsement for Sterling that a player of such amazing talent chooses to play on the Virtuoso range. David once again showed just why Sterling is regarded as the market leader for overall excellence."

He added: "Our congratulations go to him on his performance – and our delight should be shared by the growing number of performers who have followed his lead and now play on the what we consider the best euphonium in the world."

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