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Maurice Murphy Tribute

Frank Renton celebrates the life of cornet and trumpet player Maurice Murphy who died a few weeks ago.

The legendary cornet and trumpet player Maurice Murphy died a few weeks ago and tonight's programme is a celebration of his playing and his life in music. His star playing quality was evident even in his early days as principal cornet and founder member of the of the newly formed National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. His days at the Fairy Aviation Band and The Black Dyke Band have become the material of Brass Band legend but it was as principal trumpet with the London Symphony Orchestra for 30 years that his playing obtained truly legendary status. Film composer John Williams was so impressed that he singled him out as co-creator of his many star wars scores, he even wrote one score entirely around the trumpeters talents. We hear some of the classic music he made along with reminiscences from friends and colleagues as Frank Renton presents this special tribute programme.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 25 Nov 2010 22:30

Music Played

  • Leyland DAF Band

    Virtuosity

    • The Lighter Side of Maurice Murphy.
    • Doyen.
  • London Symphony Orchestra

    Star Wars Main Theme

    • Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope.
    • Sony.
  • Maurice Murphy / Consort of London

    RONDO FROM HUMMEL'S TRUMPET CONCERTO IN Eb MAJOR

    • Popular Trumpet Concertos.
    • Regis.
  • Leyland DAF Band

    Sunshine Of Your Smile

    • The Lighter Side of Maurice Murphy.
    • Doyen.
  • Leyland DAF Band

    People

    • The Lighter Side of Maurice Murphy.
    • Doyen.
  • Black Dyke Band

    Will O' The Wisp

    • Jewels In The Crown.
    • Doyen.
  • London Symphony Orchestra

    Opening – Mahler Symphony No 5

    • Mahler Symphony No 5 in C Sharp Minor.
    • Naxos.
  • Maurice Murphy / Don Lusher

    Sugar Blues

    • Just Good Friends.
    • Doyen.
  • Black Dyke Band & Halifax Choral Society

    The Trumpet Shall Sound

    • The Messiah.
    • Doyen.
  • Grimethorpe Colliery Band

    'charivari

    • Stars In Brass.
    • Doyen.

Broadcast

  • Thu 25 Nov 2010 22:30

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