BeyonD The BArlines
'Beyond the Barlines' features Frank in conversation with some of the brass world's most important players, composers and conductors.
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David Thornton
In my next Beyond the Barlines interview, the current conductor of Grimethorpe
David Thornton takes me behind the scenes during the turmoil of the Covid pandemic.
David Thornton takes me behind the scenes during the turmoil of the Covid pandemic.
Jonathan Bates
In my next Beyond the Barlines interview, Jonathan Bates maps out a bright and developing future for banding and brass players in a post pandemic musical landscape.
John Barber
In my next Beyond the Barlines interview I've been talking with the brilliant principal trombone of Foden’s, John Barber.
Paul Saggers
In my next Beyond the Barlines interview we’re featuring a rising musical star who’s combining a full time career as a top cornet player in the Royal Marines with an ever busier career as a composer.
Ray Farr
In this edition Frank talks to Ray Farr, the outstanding Flugel Horn soloist, conductor and arranger, in a fascinating conversation spanning their nearly 50 year friendship.
Alan Morrison
In this edition Frank talks to Alan Morrison, one of the most successful and charismatic solo cornet players the band world has ever known.
