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Musical Hit Songs

From its very beginnings brass band repertoire has always reflected the popular music of the day. Frank Renton presents a programme made up of music featuring in the theatres of London including memorable moments from The Lion King, Thriller, Wicked, Les Miserables and Matilda.

30 minutes

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Tue 2 Aug 2016 23:30
大象传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Elton John

    Circle Of Life

    Composer: Tim Rice. Performer: Bactiguard Wire Brass. Music Arranger: Reid Gilje.
    • High Wire.
    • www.wirebrass.co.uk.
    • 4.

  • Stanley Black

    People

    Performer: Maurice Murphy. Performer: Leyland Band. Music Arranger: Alan Catherall. Conductor: Richard Evans.
    • The Lighter Side Of Maurice Murphy.
    • DOYEN.
    • 16.

  • Michael Jackson

    King Of Pop

    Performer: Cory Band. Music Arranger: Sandy Smith. Conductor: Robert Childs.
    • The Welsh Heroes.
    • Obrasso Records.
    • 9.

  • Tim Minchin

    When I Grow Up

    Performer: Household Troops Band Of The Salvation Army. Music Arranger: Edmonds. Conductor: Carl Saunders.
    • Musicals.
    • SP&S.
    • 12.

  • Schoenberg

    I Dreamed A Dream

    Performer: Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Music Arranger: aBarry. Conductor: Garry Cutt.
    • Let's Face The Music And Dance.
    • Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
    • 3.

  • Schwartz

    Defying Gravity

    Performer: Brass Band Oberosterreich. Singer: Regina Mallinger. Conductor: Hannes Buchegger.
    • Special Moments.
    • Weinberg Records.
    • 9.

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  • Tue 2 Aug 2016 23:30
    大象传媒 Radio 2

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