In Episode 21 of Besson Fridays at Home, Phil, Steve and Roger welcome two of the outstanding young euphonium talents in the brass band world today,
High profile
Chris Robertson and Adam Bokaris hold the high profile solo euphonium roles at Brighouse & Rastrick and Grimethorpe Colliery Bands respectively and have brought an exciting new musical dimension to their roles, which they hope to develop further in the future.
Although they both studied at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and now perform quite close together with two of Yorkshire's iconic elite bands, they hail from opposite sides of the world.
Long trips
Chris reveals how he was enticed to play a brass instrument by Michael Robertson, the inspirational force of musical nature in Carnoustie in Scotland.
He recalls his early years playing in the amazing Carnoustie Youth Band and how long distance trips to take part in competitions in Manchester at the National Youth Championships whetted his appetite to study the euphonium there.
Meanwhile, Adam recalls his youth in Sydney, Australia, where he was first given a hybrid euphonium/baritone instrument on which to begin playing and where he learned in wind bands before moving to brass bands, igniting a passion and dream to come to the UK to study and play. .
Innovative
Both players have actively embraced the new age of technology and social media and we get to enjoy some of their inventive presentations which have really caught the imagination.
Both Chris and Adam have also been involved with high-level brass chamber music — both at the RNCM with various ensembles and after ending their formal studies.
It's a fascinating story so make sure you join the lads at 6.00pm to enjoy it.
Enjoy:
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Previous Episodes:
Episode 20:
Tormod Flaten and Lode Violet
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Episode 19:
Bastien Baumet and Roland Szentpali.
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Episode 18:
Alan Thomas and Thomas Nielsen
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Episode 17:
Amos Miller and Mark Templeton
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Episode 16:
Cory Tuba Section
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Episode 15:
Frank Renton
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Episode 14:
Scott Kerr & Chris Shanks
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Episode 13:
Maurice Murphy Tribute
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Episode 12:
Keith Hutchinson and Tom Smith
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Episode 11:
Phil Cobb and Stephen Cobb
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Episode 10:
Chris Bradley and Mike Cavanagh
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Episode 9:
Helen Harrelson and Misa Mead
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Episode 8:
Thomas Ruedi and Harmen Vanhoorne
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Episode 7:
Davur Juul Magnussen and John Barber
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Episode 6:
Derick Kane and Stephen Kane
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Episode 5:
Ian Porthouse and Dewi Griffths
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Episode 4:
James Gourlay and Les Neish
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Episode 3:
Owen Farr and Ailsa Russell
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Episode 2:
Tom Hutchinson, Sheona White and Mark Wilkinson
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