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The Saxophone music I played has proved popular and requests for more have followed. Today we turn to a lighter side of the instrument, exploring short pieces that are arrangements of popular orchestral and piano compositions, arranged for the Saxophone. Claude Debussy - Golliwogg's Cake-Walk from Children's Corner Suite Performed by Branford Marsalis with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra · Da...

Welcome to “about Music” with Brian. Today we turn to a lighter side of the saxophone, exploring short pieces that highlight the many sizes of the saxophone family: soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone, as well as ensemble arrangements. Deep Sounds_ Soprano Sax Jazz Music Collection · Richard Rodney Bennet - Soprano Saxophone Sonata_ I. Poco allegro Performed by John Harle and John Lenehan &m...

Think you know what a tuba sounds like? Think again. In music4tubas, the biggest and lowest member of the brass family shows a very different side of its personality. Hear four tubas sing together, a single tuba dance through Grieg, tackle Vivaldi's Winter and race through the dazzling Carnival of Venice. Along the way there's Handel, Debussy, Csárdás and even a visit to the world of jazz with St...

Usually heard providing a powerful foundation from the back of the orchestra, the tuba rarely gets the chance to stand in the spotlight. In this programme, that changes. Discover an instrument capable of far more than weight and depth. The tuba can sing with warmth, move with astonishing agility, and even display a surprising sense of humour. Three very different concertos by Vaughan Williams, Ale...

More Than Meets the Ear Bold, brilliant and unmistakable — but how well do we really know the trombone? Join Brian as we follow this remarkable instrument across more than two centuries, from the elegant alto trombone of Albrechtsberger to the dazzling virtuosity of the modern instrument. Along the way, discover how the slide really works, why a B-flat trombone doesn’t transpose like a B-flat trum...

This time, the trombone speaks for itself. It welcomes us, romances us and reveals its darker colours before the light returns. And if you thought an instrument with a long slide couldn’t dazzle with breathtaking virtuosity — think again! Ten short pieces reveal a trombone that can sing, dance, mourn, charm and astonish. Join Brian and discover just how many voices one instrument can have. Vittori...

Concertos for French Horn Noble, heroic, lyrical — and sometimes surprisingly intimate. The French horn possesses one of the most distinctive voices in the orchestra. In The Noble Horn, Brian follows that voice through three remarkable concertos by Mozart, Franz Strauss and his son Richard Strauss. Beginning with the natural horn of Mozart's time and moving into the richer possibilities of the val...

This time we forget the hunting calls and heroic fanfares that the horn is so good at for a while. This time, we simply allow the horn to sing. Saint-Saëns, Glazunov, Franz and Richard Strauss, Glière and Schumann reveal the instrument at its warmest and most lyrical. Poulenc takes us into the darker world of his moving Élégie, before Dukas brings a welcome change of mood. And finally, Schubert's...

The trumpet is often associated with brilliance, ceremony and virtuosity, but it has a much wider expressive voice. In this programme we move away from the concerto to discover the instrument in more intimate and varied settings. Dazzling technical display gives way to lyricism, tenderness, reflection and humour, while different accompaniments reveal changing colours in the trumpet’s sound. We als...

The trumpet has long been associated with ceremony, triumph and brilliance, but behind its dazzling sound lies an instrument capable of remarkable elegance and warmth. In this programme we follow the trumpet's transformation from the noble natural trumpet of the Baroque to the expressive solo instrument of the Classical era. Four magnificent concertos chart that remarkable journey. George Philip T...

Entertainment from the Brass Band Tradition The British brass band is one of the world's great musical traditions. Born in mining villages and industrial towns, these ensembles combined astonishing technical standards with a deep commitment to making music for their communities. Today's programme reveals every side of the brass band—from dazzling virtuosity and stirring marches to lyrical melodies...

The Art of the Brass Ensemble Theme This programme celebrates the brass ensemble as an instrument in its own right. Rather than showcasing individual virtuosity, it demonstrates how trumpets, horns, trombones, euphoniums and tuba blend to produce a rich, organ-like sonority capable of both grandeur and remarkable delicacy. Programme Composer - Work Victor Ewald - Brass Quintet No. 1 Jan Koetsier -...

This programme is inspired by ensembles such as the Grimethorpe Colliery Band and the finest British brass bands. Rather than concertos, we hear music full of wit, lyricism and dazzling ensemble playing. Programme: Bugler's Holiday Blue Bells of Scotland Gaelforce, 76 Trombones Sweet Georgia Brown The Easy Winners When the Saints go Marching In Born Free Flower Duet Largo from The New World Sympho...

The Art of the Brass Ensemble Instead of asking, "How loudly can brass instruments play?", this programme asks a more interesting question: "How beautifully can they sing together?" From the magnificent ceremonial music of Renaissance Venice to twentieth-century concert works, brass ensembles have developed an extraordinary ability to combine brilliance with warmth. Listen particularly for the way...

I have five Items for us in this programme. Our theme is Pastoral Reflections, and it is an easy listening programme that contains some well-known favourites. Composer Title. Programme Note Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel. Flute Concerto in G Major Wq. 169 Elegantly poised between Baroque and Classical style, this concerto glows with C.P.E. Bach’s expressive flair. Haydn, Joseph London Trio No. 1 in C...

Welcome to “about Music” with Brian. I have four Serenades for us in this programme. Our theme is Serenade by Starlight, and it is an easy listening programme that contains some well-known favourites. Composer- Title Programme Note Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus- Serenade in G Major K. 525 “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” Sparkling and timeless — Mozart’s most beloved serenade, written for warm summer evenings....

we bring our multi-part series on the 7 wellness factors full circle to focus on the ultimate goal: your quality of life. After diving deep into each individual pillar over the past few weeks, we step back to look at the big picture. We explore how to actively use these 7 elements as tools to elevate your daily well-being, happiness, and health. Tune in to discover how intentional wellness habits...

In this episode of The Balanced Mind, we strip away the complex spreadsheets and rigid rules of traditional finance to look at the human side of money. Using the simple metaphor of a bicycle, we explore how our financial life requires balance, momentum, and emotional alignment to stay upright. ​We break down the relationship between your bank account and your self-worth, expose the psychological t...

A bright and lyrical selection of wind-ensemble works from the late Baroque and Classical eras. These pieces highlight the melodic elegance and conversational clarity of woodwind voices — perfect for a gently uplifting hour Georg Philipp Telemann: Overture From Suite in F Major TWV 55_F11 Alster Performed by: L'Orfeo Bläserensemble, with Carin van Heerden · Joseph Haydn : Divertimento in B...

Our physical surroundings hold a powerful, quiet influence over our mental health. In this episode of The Balanced Mind, holistic counsellor Deon explores how the spaces where we live, work, stay, and play actively steer our daily stress levels, moods, and inner peace. True wellness belongs to everyone. This conversation is designed to be gentle, practical, and inclusive for all lifestyles, budget...

A bright and lyrical selection of wind-ensemble works from the late Baroque and Classical eras. These pieces highlight the melodic elegance and conversational clarity of woodwind voices — perfect for a gently uplifting hour

In this episode of The Balanced Mind, registered holistic counselor Deon Bicycle looks at the simple power of human connection. The discussion explores how to shift your focus from a busy, stressful work life into meaningful social wellness, showing why we need true connection to keep our lives balanced. Backed by real-world research like the famous 85-year Harvard happiness study, this episode sk...

Ever feel like you’re making a living, but completely losing your life? In this episode of The Balanced Mind, grab a coffee and join registered Holistic Counsellor Deon Bicycle for a down-to-earth chat about occupational wellness. ​We throw out the corporate jargon and look at what it really takes to find joy and balance in your daily job. Backed by the insights of leading psychologists and the Wo...

In this episode of The Balanced Mind, we break down the myth that mental fitness is only for geniuses and college professors. You will learn how to build your own personal "brain gym" using simple, everyday habits that anyone can do. We explore the three core areas of mental power—Curiosity, Clear Thinking, and Creativity—and show you how to protect your focus from modern traps like endless phone...

In this third episode of our wellness series on The Balanced Mind, we pull up a chair for a warm, coffee-shop style conversation breaking down the real meaning of emotional wellness. Moving away from the exhausting myth of "constant positivity," This episode unpacks four practical pillars for daily life: embracing emotional flexibility over perfection, spotting the quiet "grey areas" of micro-stre...