04/09/2009
Brass concertos give top players a chance to shine. Frank Renton presents music by Vaughan Williams, Ernest Tomlinson, Tommy Dorsey, Philip Sparke and Max Bruch.
Brass Concerto performances are not overly commonplace in the brass band world. For a long time they were considered the preserve of classical musicians. Nowadays there are many original works by distinguished composers, as well as arrangements of concert hall classics, which provide a moment in the spotlight for the best players.
Tonight Frank Renton introduces tuba virtuoso James Gourlay; euphonium star Steven Mead; The Black Dyke Band's principal trombonist Brett Baker; along with the truly remarkable talents of trumpeter Martin Winter, who has held top positions both here and in Europe. The selection of composers includes Vaughan Williams, Ernest Tomlinson, Tommy Dorsey, Philip Sparke and Max Bruch.
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Music Played
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Steven Mead with Royal Northern College Brass Ensemble
Euphonium Concerto – 3 Rd Movement
- Euphony.
- Polyphonic.
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James Gourlay with Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band
Tuba Concerto – 1 St Movement
- East Meets West.
- Doyen.
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Martin Winter with The Fairey Band
Concerto For Cornet And Brass Band
- Winter’s Tale.
- Doyen.
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Brett Baker with Black Dyke Band
Tombonology
- Monument.
- Doyen.
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Philip McCann with Black Dyke
Violin Concerto – 2 Nd Movement
- More of the World’s Most Beautiful Melodies.
- Chandos.
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Bert Von Thienen (trumpet) / Walter Hoeks (trombone)
Concerto Grosso 3 Rd Movement
- Lyrica.
- BBH.
Broadcast
- Fri 4 Sep 2009 21:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
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