Brass Band
Wellington Brass in Concert - Part Two
The current New Zealand Champion Brass Band in concert prior to its British Open Tour in September 2016. Second Half introduced by Peter Dykes. Wellington Brass/David Bremner. Soloists: Matt Stein… Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Fanfare Ciocarlia, Puerto Flamenco
An interview and live performance from Fanfare Ciocarlia: a twelve piece Gypsy Brass band from north-east Romania, as well as highlights from Seville's Puerto Flamenco, who brought the theatre and… Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Fanfare Ciocarlia, Flavia Coelho
Aar an interview and live performance from 12 piece brass band, Fanfare Ciocarlia - all hailing from the same small village in Northeastern Romania. We also feature a performance from Brazilian… Audio
Dave Bremner: Wellington Brass Band
The Wellington Brass Band took out the A-Grade section of last weekend's Australian Brass Band Championships. Music Director Dave Bremner talks about the competition. Audio
Brilliant Brass - Sergei Nakariakov, Bones Apart, and composer Peter Graham
David Bremner profiles trumpet supremo Sergei Nakariakov, trombone quartet Bones Apart, and band composer Peter Graham (RNZ). Audio
And the Band Played On
'Brass banding is a great relaxation,' says Bill Rimmer, a Soprano Cornet player with The Band of the Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery, 'We all come from different walks of life…and we're all… Audio
Playing Favourites with Owen Clarke
Director of Music for the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, which has just released its first album since 1982. Audio
Marching Girls
Marching New Zealand was first established in the 1930's during the Depression era, as a way for young women to maintain health and fitness. It became a popular and accessible sport for young girls… Audio
Brilliant Brass - Derek Bourgeois, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble and Christian Lindberg
David 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… Audio
Brilliant Brass - Canadian Brass, Ross Harris and Wycliffe Gordon
David Bremner features the always elegant quintet Canadian Brass, cross-genre NZ composer Ross Harris, and colourful jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. (RNZ) Audio
Brilliant Brass - Håkan Hardenberger, Philip Sparke and Mnozil Brass
David Bremner features Swedish trumpet supremo Håkan Hardenberger, prolific British composer Philip Sparke and experimental Austrian septet Mnozil Brass. Audio
Brilliant Brass - James Morrison, Kenneth Young and Black Dyke Brass Band
David Bremner profiles Australian jazzman James Morrison, a versatile composer well-known in NZ, Kenneth Young, and the esteemed Black Dyke Brass Band from the UK. Audio