In Episode 22 of Besson Fridays at Home, Phil, Steve and Roger welcome a Besson trio to talk all things brass.
Unique insight
Lyndon Chapman and Euan Meikle are responsible for the sales of all Buffet Crampon instruments in the UK — roles that give them an unique insight into how the general brass band movement functions — from youth to elite level as well as its associated related branches of both amateur and professional activity.
Werner Duwe is Head of Brass Production — playing a crucial role for the company as it continues to strive to maintain its position as one of the world's great instrument manufacturers and developers — with the ethos of the needs of the musician at its heart.
History and technical
The programme touches upon the history of the Besson brand — from 1817 to the present day and the company's close association with the UK brass band movement.
For the technically minded we hear about triggers, quality control and the musical characteristics of the instruments that are demanded by players and how they are put in place at Markneukirchen in Germany.
There are also some revealing stories about some of the characters of the Boosey & Hawkes days and why Roger and Steven have retained their love for the brand ever since they first started to get serious about their playing.
Tune in at 6.00pm for Episode 22 of Besson Fridays at Home, Friday June 4th.
In Episode 23, the special guests will be David Childs and Dave Morton.
It's a fascinating story so make sure you join the lads at 6.00pm to enjoy it.
Enjoy:
Go to: All this and more in this week's superb Episode 22 of Besson Fridays at Home
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It's a fascinating story so make sure you join the lads at 6.00pm to enjoy it4BR
Previous Episodes:
Episode 21:
Adam Bokaris and Chris Robertson
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/867388400518770
Episode 20:
Tormod Flaten and Lode Violet
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/907530660038993
Episode 19:
Bastien Baumet and Roland Szentpali.
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/968369680634909
Episode 18:
Alan Thomas and Thomas Nielsen
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/239260564554398
Episode 17:
Amos Miller and Mark Templeton
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/1173452629755844
Episode 16:
Cory Tuba Section
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/538321640819626
Episode 15:
Frank Renton
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/2305046332961086
Episode 14:
Scott Kerr & Chris Shanks
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/109984231009544
Episode 13:
Maurice Murphy Tribute
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/449847116384239
Episode 12:
Keith Hutchinson and Tom Smith
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/696285934615157
Episode 11:
Phil Cobb and Stephen Cobb
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/173773204414220
Episode 10:
Chris Bradley and Mike Cavanagh
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/378376613490663
Episode 9:
Helen Harrelson and Misa Mead
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/403404634387318
Episode 8:
Thomas Ruedi and Harmen Vanhoorne
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/403021190697675
Episode 7:
Davur Juul Magnussen and John Barber
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/4511865358886917
Episode 6:
Derick Kane and Stephen Kane
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/2697574597127493
Episode 5:
Ian Porthouse and Dewi Griffths
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/755381705256477
Episode 4:
James Gourlay and Les Neish
https://www.facebook.com/BessonBrass/videos/2864126147164239
Episode 3:
Owen Farr and Ailsa Russell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2c-SLs3ujY&fbclid=IwAR1xdfk1dO_Z9xTV8-jnJXP6GP6cyxMxw_Th-W8QTrLM61VdpMxWV0Hwvi8
Episode 2:
Tom Hutchinson, Sheona White and Mark Wilkinson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yWqt_Az90I&fbclid=IwAR1EdTIm14XeEGTF6l1Wph3Rw0seCwAyRiY0IP8K95Orq5L5HsJbcJf6e8k
Episode 1:
Philip Harper, Steven Mead, Roger Webster and Tom Hutchinson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0VYGFu6rpE&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1VKnZzVAQ3mPmG7HWKVFim8yAQgcTJNvRvzI8heK1D8S29pVNeyv5A-5w
