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Radio: World of Brass

More great brass band music from John Maines

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  More great music over the air waves from John Maines

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. Please feel free to like this post!

Latest episode

Listen now to the latest episode from 16th February: www.worldofbrassradio.com or click on the radio icon on: www.worldofbrass.com

Any comments or requests contact: johnmaines48@btinternet.com

16th February:

The Diplomat
George Allen
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Der Schwarze Domino
Daniel Auber arr Lorriman
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

Carmen Fantasy
Frank Proto
NYBBGB
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey
Soloist: Jens Lindemann

Canzonetta
Gioacchino Rossini
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Lord of the Sea
Ray Steadman-Allen
Boscombe SA
Conductor: Howard Evans

Cleopatra
Eugene Damare
Foden's (1929)
Conductor: Fred Mortimer
Soloist: Harry Mortimer

Cross Rhythms
Steven Ponsford
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Frogs of Aristophanes
Granville Bantock
Salford University
Conductor: Dr. Roy Newsome

Through the Gates of Clos Luce
Jonathan Bates
Flowers
Conductor: Paul Holland
Soloist: Paul Richards

The Delacorte Theatre
Martin Winter
Manger Musikklag
Conductor: Martin Winter

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