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David Thornton is rapidly becoming one of the most influential figures in the development of the brass band and its young musicians. Frank got him on the business side of a Brasspass.tv microphone between their rehearsal and concert in Stoller Hall as they were preparing for that afternoon’s performance of a favourite piece of both soloist and conductor. As conductor of Brighouse and Rastrick, Head of Brass Band Studies at RNCM, brass teacher at Chet’s plus a flourishing solo career, David has his finger firmly on the brass band pulse. This is a conversation not to be missed and the performance of the Horovitz Euphonium Concerto is available to download from our website!
Frank Renton has the names of our BrassPass.tv Young Brass Award Semi Finalists who will trying to impress judges Katy Jones, Principal Trombone of the Halle Orchestra and conductor and cornet virtuoso Russell Gray on January 13th in Manchester’s Stoller Hall. Dear to his heart is Grimethorpe and they are his feature band. Foden’s have teamed up with star trumpet player Mike Lovatt and Frank has possibly the only solo recording from Euphonium legend Harry Mather
Frank launches the new BrassPass.tv Young Brass Award and a complete series of exclusive concerts Best of Brass, all taking place in the fabulous RIBA winning Stoller Hall in Manchester. Plus, of course, the 2nd in his series of soloist features including a tenor horn player who has simply re-written all the rules, some classic tuba playing and a quartet of soloists that simply ‘blow the roof off’
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Stoller Hall in Manchester.