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David Thornton

Frank Renton talks to euphonium player David Thornton about his most recent CD and his appointment as senior tutor in brass bands at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Star euphonium player David Thornton's latest CD Parallel Realities features solo playing alongside music using tape loops and digital playback systems as well as a 'traditional' brass quintet and it's in the running for a prestigious American music award. He's also just been appointed to the new role of Senior Tutor in Brass Bands at the Royal Northern College of Music and David joins Frank Renton to talk about this exciting moment in his already very successful musical career.

30 minutes

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Tue 28 Jun 2016 23:30
91热爆 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • James Horner

    The Mask Of Zorro

    Performer: Friary Guildford Band. Music Arranger: Sandy Smith. Conductor: Chris King.
    • Letter From 91热爆.
    • Friary Guildford Band.
    • 3.

  • Lowell Mason

    Nearer My God To Thee

    Performer: Leyland Band. Music Arranger: Wood. Conductor: Thomas Wyss.
    • Blue - Leyland In Concert Volume 2.
    • Uclan.
    • 4.

  • Richard Rock

    Pixie Dust

    Performer: Foden鈥檚 Band. Conductor: Michael Fowler.
    • Patrons' Choice IX.
    • DOYEN.
    • 7.

  • Philip Wilby

    Greek Dance from Concerto for Euphonium

    Performer: Black Dyke Band. Conductor: Nicholas Childs.
    • Devil's Duel.
    • DOYEN.
    • 10.

  • Simon Dobson

    In Memoriam ES

    Performer: David Thornton.
    • Parallel Realities.
    • World of Sound.
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Tue 28 Jun 2016 23:30
    91热爆 Radio 2

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