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Starry soloists, smooth ensembles and inspired composers are leading the way for thousands of people in the brass community. Whether it’s jazz, orchestral, solo or band music, brass-playing is in pretty good heart, both in NZ and around the world.
Principal trombone of the NZSO David Bremner hosts a series looking at the brilliant world of brass.
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Brilliant Brass - The Trombone
David Bremner covers trombone history and repertoire and welcomes guests Rodger Fox and Christian Lindberg. Read more Audio
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Brilliant Brass - National Band of New Zealand
8 Mar 2015David Bremner looks into the history and current activities of the National Band of New Zealand. Audio
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Brilliant Brass - Super Brass, Richard Marshall and John Psathas
1 Mar 2015David Bremner features British ensemble Superbrass, cornet soloist Richard Marshall and NZ composer John Psathas (RNZ). Audio
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Brilliant Brass - Zoltán Kiss, brass from New Orleans and Anton Bruckner
22 Feb 2015David Bremner features trombonist Zoltán Kiss, brass music from New Orleans, and composer Anton Bruckner (RNZ). Audio
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Brilliant Brass - Alison Balsom, Grimethorpe Colliery Band and Gareth Farr
15 Feb 2015David Bremner features trumpeter Alison Balsom, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band and composer Gareth Farr (RNZ). Audio
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Brilliant Brass - Louis Armstrong, Summit Brass and composer Eric Ball
David Bremner features Louis Armstrong, Summit Brass and composer Eric Ball (RNZ) Audio
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Brilliant Brass - Allen Vizzutti, John and Anthony Ritchie and Chicago Symphony brass
1 Feb 2015David Bremner features trumpeter Allen Vizzutti, South Island composers John and Anthony Ritchie, and the Chicago Symphony brass section. Audio
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Brilliant Brass - Joe Alessi, Woolston Brass and Paul Hindemith
25 Jan 2015David Bremner features trombonist Joe Alessi, Christchurch band Woolston Brass, and composer Paul Hindemith (RNZ). Audio
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Brilliant Brass - Berlin Philharmonic Horn Quartet, Miles Davis and Dean Goffin
18 Jan 2015David Bremner features the Berlin Philharmonic Horn Quartet, inimitable jazzman Miles Davis, and New Zealand composer Dean Goffin (RNZ). Audio
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Brilliant Brass - Empire Brass, David Childs and 16th century Venetian composers
11 Jan 2015David Bremner features American quintet Empire Brass, euphonium ambassador David Childs, and the antiphonal composers of 16th century Venice (RNZ). Audio
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Brilliant Brass - Sergei Nakariakov, Bones Apart, and composer Peter Graham
4 Jan 2015David Bremner profiles trumpet supremo Sergei Nakariakov, trombone quartet Bones Apart, and band composer Peter Graham (RNZ). Audio
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Brilliant Brass - Derek Bourgeois, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble and Christian Lindberg
13 Oct 2013David Bremner features test pieces composed for brass band competitions by Englishman Derek Bourgeois, drops in on the legendary Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, and celebrates the astonishing work of… Read more Audio
Brilliant Brass
David Bremner. Photograph by Robert Catto Photography.
Hosted by David Bremner
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I grew up listening to The Band Programme with John Harrison on Sunday afternoons, so the opportunity to showcase the best of brass from around the world is incredibly exciting. It becomes a case of not 'what to put in' rather 'what to leave out!' but it’s been a hugely enjoyable exercise putting these programmes together.
Gallery: Brilliant Brass series 4
