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Brass In Concert Champions 2017

A dozen bands from the UK, America and Europe competing to become entertainment champions of the year at Brass In Concert 2017. Frank Renton has the complete winning performance.

Brass In Concert is one of the premier entertainment competitions in the world. Hoping to take the crown for the 3rd successive year were Cory with stiff competition coming from some of the kings of entertainment including the 2017 British National Champions Brighouse and Rastrick, the most successful band in the competition Grimethorpe and visitors Eikanger-Bjorsvik Musikklag, Fountain City Brass Band and Paris Brass Band. It all took place a couple of weeks ago at Sage Gateshead and Frank Renton presents the complete Championship winning performance by the successful band.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 28 Nov 2017 23:30

Music Played

  • Alfred Newman

    Captain FromCastile

    Performer: Cory Band. Conductor: Philip Harper.
  • Kjetil Djonne

    Waves On Deck

    Performer: Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag. Conductor: Reid Gilje.
  • Frode Rydland

    The Boatmen's Ballad

    Performer: Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag. Performer: Gyde Matland. Conductor: Reid Gilje.
  • Reid Gilje

    The Mackerel Shoal and The Lonely Monkfish

    Performer: Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag. Conductor: Reid Gilje.
  • Fredrick Schjelderup

    Dark Abyss

    Performer: Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag. Conductor: Reid Gilje.
  • Eric Coates

    Calling All Workers

    Performer: Tredegar Band. Conductor: Ian Porthouse.

Broadcast

  • Tue 28 Nov 2017 23:30

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