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Radio: World of Brass

John Maines with a great line-up of brass bands music making to enjoy

Radio
  John Maines bring us plenty of wonderful brass band music

World of Brass Radio: 11th February

World of Brass Radio is a weekly podcast of brass music selected by presenter John Maines.

A mixture of both the latest releases and the classics, listen to tracks available to buy as a CD or download from World of Brass!

This ongoing project is completely free — listen from the website or download each podcast and add to a playlist on your phone!

All the information on the tracks played is available in the description of each podcast, including cover artwork and links to download.

Visit the World of Brass website for all CDs and audio downloads included in the radio podcasts!

Listen now to the latest episode at: www.worldofbrassradio.com or click on the radio icon on: www.worldofbrass.com.

Any comments or requests contact: johnmaines48@btinternet.com

The Black Bull
Darrol Barry
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Beatrice and Benedict
Hector Berlioz
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

Annie Laurie
David Catherwood
International Staff Band
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: Derick Kane

Belmont Variations
Arthur Bliss
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Dr. David Thornton

Scarlet Ribbons
arr. Andrew Duncan
Sellers International
Conductor: Phillip McCann
Soloist: Natalie Beer
Pianist: Tim Smith

Heralds of Victory
Richard E Holz
New York Staff Band
Conductor: Ronald Waiksnoris

Demelza
Goff Richards
Grimethorpe
Conductor: James Gourlay
Soloist: Kevin Crockford

St. Magnus
Kenneth Downie
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Ceremony of the Red Bishops
Arthur Bliss
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Dr. David Thornton

Padstow Lifeboat
Malcolm Arnold
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

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