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The Essence of class
February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Second Division adjudicator Bjorn Sagstad about a quite remarkable contest and winner in Bergen on the weekend.
The Power of the Soul
February 16, 2011
4BR talks to composer Maurice Hamers about his composition 'The Power of the Soul' and his thoughts about the own choice playing by the Elite bands in Bergen.
Leading the way in Bergen and Sagvad
February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Marieka Gray — the only female conductor at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen this year.
Norwegian inspirations for Pritchard
February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Gareth Pritchard in Bergen about how his experience of Norway helped him to contest success in Yeovil.
Audivi Media Nocte
February 03, 2011
4BR talks all things Latin with European test piece composer Oliver Waespi.
Swiss Vertex for Euros
February 03, 2011
4BR talks to Swiss composer Stephan Hodel following the news that his composition Vertex has been chosen as the set work for the B Section at the 2011 Europeans.
Viva Venezuela!
February 02, 2011
4BR talks to Thomas Clamor, conductor of the fabulous Venezuelan Brass Ensemble.
Harrison's Dream
February 02, 2011
4BR talks to trumpeter Mark Harrison following his acclaimed solo performance at the RNCM Festival of Brass.
Alliance moves one step closer
February 02, 2011
4BR talks to Stan Lippeatt and Trevor Caffull, two leading proponents behind the move towards a UK Brass Band Alliance.
Sing when you're winning
February 02, 2011
4BR talks to composer Andy Scott and euphonium virtuoso Glyn Williams following their concerto collaboration at the RNCM Festival of Brass.
Captain Bob!
February 02, 2011
4BR talks to Dr Robert Childs following the performance of the Cornwall and Greater Gwent Youth Bands at the RNCM Festival of Brass.
Dragon slayer turns to Golland gold
February 02, 2011
4BR talks to Lucy Pankhurst following her John Golland Composers Award win at the RNCM Festival of Brass.
Marshall enjoys new arrivals
February 02, 2011
4BR talks to the Black Dyke principal cornet player following his recent solo performance at the RNCM Festival of Brass.
A horse! A horse!
February 02, 2011
4BR talks to Black Dyke MD, Dr Nicholas Childs and actor Barrie Rutter at the recent RNCM Festival of Brass.
Mossley magic returns at Butlins
January 28, 2011
4BR talks to MD Duncan Byers following Mossley Band's Butlins victory at Skegness on the weekend.
Read reveals the reasons at Butlins
January 25, 2011
Adjudicator David Read MBE explains the decision making process behind the top section at Butlins on the weekend.
Flowers bloom again in Skegness
January 25, 2011
4BR talks to Flowers Band Manager Lee Downie following the band's £7,000 win at Butlins on the weekend.
Prize winning steel making returns to Sheffield
January 25, 2011
4BR talks to David Holling after the City of Sheffield Band takes the First Section title at Butlins on the weekend.
Halliwell delight at Pemberton success
January 25, 2011
4BR talks to Brian Halliwell following Pemberton Old DW B's Butlins Third Section victory.
Dronfield delight at Butlins defence
January 25, 2011
4BR talks to two of Dronfield Band's celebrating players following their Butlins success.
Interview with Lito Fontana
December 02, 2010
4BR talks at length to one of the world's truly great trombonists — Lito Fontana.
Meechan enjoys Swiss take on Arthurian legend
December 02, 2010
4BR talks to composer Peter Meechan following the premiere of his latest work at the Swiss National Championships in Montreux.
Gourlay delight at Swiss success
December 02, 2010
4BR talks to a delighted James Gourlay at the Swiss National Championships in Montreux.
Ellerby reveals Genesis inspiration
December 02, 2010
4BR talks to composer Martin Ellerby in Montreux about his new work, Genesis.
