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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to catch up on from John Maines

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World of Brass Radio:
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A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!
Also catch up with previous programmes

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John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio
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Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of the Year!

22nd November:

The Cantonian
Ian Clarke
Amsterdan Staff
Conductor: Olaf Ritman

Egmont
Ludwig van Beethoven
Foden’s
Conductor: Russell Gray

Mac & Mort
Harry Mortimer
Black Dyke
Duet: Richard Marshall & James Shepherd

Hold Thou My Hand
Eric Ball
Reading Central SA
Conductor: Paul Mortlock

Faith is the Victory
Sam Creamer
Amsterdam Staff
Conductor: Olaf Ritman

My Strength My Tower
Dean Goffin
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Lazy Trumpeter
Edrich Siebert
Black Dyke Mills
Conductor: Jack Emmott
Solo: James Shepherd

Life Ablaze
Steven Ponsford
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Think Twice
Pete Sinfield
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Manfred Obrecht

Estudiantina
Emile Waldteufel
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Entry of the Toreadors
Georges Bizet
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

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Conductor | Composer


               

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