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Frank Rentons top CD's of the year

Frank Renton picks his top CDs of the year, a global selection.

Frank Renton casts his net wide for the list of top CD's for 2016, taking in America, France and of course home grown releases. There's music from the President's Own United States Marine Corps Band, from Cory, still rated the number one band in the world and an 80th celebration of Howard Snell. The CD Fantasy by Philip Cobb features some of the finest music making to be heard this year.

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Tue 27 Dec 2016 23:30
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Music Played

  • John Williams

    For The President's Own

    Performer: President's Own Marine Corps Band. Conductor: Lt Col Jason K Fettig.
    • Be Glad Then America.
    • 1.

  • Jonathan Bates

    Fountains

    Performer: Anthony Galinier. Performer: Ben Richeton.
    • Colours.
    • World of Sound.
    • 5.

  • Gilbert Vinter

    Maestoso from Symphony of Marches

    Performer: Cory Band. Conductor: cPhilip Harper.
    • Forgotten Treasures.
    • Doyen.
    • 1.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Arioso

    Performer: Britannia Building Society Band. Music Arranger: Howard Snell. Conductor: Howard Snell.
    • Celebration.
    • DOYEN.
    • 11.

  • Paul Sharman

    My God And King

    Performer: International Staff Band Of The Salvation Army. Conductor: Stephen Cobb.
    • The Adventurers.
    • SP&S.
    • 1.

  • Bellstedt

    Napoli

    Performer: Central Band of the Royal Air Force. Music Arranger: Jason Hunsberger. Conductor: Philip Cobb.
    • Fantasy.
    • DOYEN.
    • 7.

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  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 23:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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