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More great brass band music to enjoy from downunder with presenter Lucas Burns.

Bandstand
  Another programme full of great music

Monday, 11 May 2026

        

Lucas Burns brings a great selection of music to enjoy this week — headed by Hans Werner Henze's delightful 'Ragtimes & Habaneras' played by Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

There is also music by Jospeh Horovitz with his lovely 'Sinfonietta', as well as Malcolm Arnold's 'Tam O'Shanter' and much more.

To enjoy go to:
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bandstand/ragtimes-and-habaneras/106540152

        

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