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Radio: Listen to the Band

More music from Frank Renton at the BBC

Frank Renton
  More music to enjoy from Frank Renton at the BBC

Listen to the Band: 23rd January

Tonight's music includes arrangements and original pieces played by Philip Cobb, Brett Baker, Mark Wilkinson, Joseph Cook and Steven Mead, as Frank Renton features solos from the top to the bottom of the band with some great tuba, cornet, trombone and euphonium sounds.

Listen to the Band: 30th January



Only Men Aloud and Cory lead us to frozen lands, into dinosaur territory via outer space, classic Disney songs and ABBA hits as they feature James Bond themes, award winning music by John Williams and recall some great songs from the golden era of Hollywood musicals.

Frank Renton presents this memorable 'Night at the Movies concert recorded in Sage Gateshead.

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