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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines and three new CD recordings this week.

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World of Brass:

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio
A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes
Contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

Some more great brass music from: 6th June including three new CD releases!

Valiant
Brenton Broadstock
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Peter Schmoll
Carl Maria von Weber arr Lorriman
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Ephemeral
Hannah Drage
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Prof. David King
Soloist: David Thornton

Coventry Variations
Bramwell Tovey
Foden’s
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey

The Old Chalet
Howard Snell
Foden’s
Conductor: Howard Snell

Light Cavalry
Franz von Suppe
Mnozil Brass

Evening Song
Kenneth Downie
Hendon SA
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Benedictus
Karl Jenkins
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Duet: Zoe Hancock & Gary Curtin

B of the Bang
Peter Meechan
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Trumpet Concerto in Eb (3rd Movement)
Joseph Haydn
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper
Solo: Steve Stewart

Fanfare and Flourishes
Martin Cordner
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

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