4BR managed to catch up with Dr Robert Childs following the performance of the Cornwall and Greater Gwent Youth Bands at the RNCM Festival of Brass in Manchester.

Recall

With Cory's MD describing the enjoyable experience of conducting over 130 players like captaining an ocean liner, he tells 4BR Editor Iwan Fox about his delight at the way young brass players are being developed in Cornwall and South Wales — and recalls some 1970's memories of the pieces performed on the day.