Fine Music Radio Blowing up a Storm

Blowing up a Storm

The Windworx Symphonic Wind Ensemble brings you BLOWING UP A STORM where Riaan van Wyk takes you on a journey through the history of wind bands, its music and composers, with excerpts of standard wind band repertoire performed by local and international wind ensembles.

Sponsored by the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra.
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3 Episodes

Blowing up a Storm - 25 September 2024

The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa, performed by The Regimental Band of the Coldstream Guards, UK, conducted by Major Roger G. Swift. Published by Nippon Columbia 1989.
25 Sep 7 min

Blowing up a Storm - 11 September 2024

"The Lost Lady Found" from Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Grainger, performed by the S.A. Army Band - Western Cape, conducted by Captain Martin Chandler. With permission from the S.A. Army Band - Western Cape.
11 Sep 6 min

Blowing up a Storm - 28 August 2024

March from the First Suite in E-flat for Military Band by Gustav Holst, performed by the Cleveland Symphonic Winds, conducted by Frederick Fennell. Published by Telarc 1978.
28 Aug 6 min