Playlist 30 July 2023 |
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Recording Details |
| Rhythm and Blues – Philip Sparke | Opening for weekly show Foden's Band MD: Michael Fowles - 2010 | 'Patrons' Choice III' - CD - Egon CD-SFZ154 - 2010 |
| Home of Legends - Paul Lovatt-Cooper | Cory Band MD: Dr. Robert Childs - 2011 | 'Celebrating the 100th National Championships - The Nationals 2011' - CD - Doyen Recording DOYCD288 - 2011 |
| Third Symphony - Kachaturian arr. Ray Farr | Eikanger Bjorsvik Band (Norway) MD: Ray Farr - 1992 | 'Highlights European Brass Band Championships 1992' - CD - Polyphonic QPRL 051D - 1992 |
| Yodelling Brass - Philip Lane | Sun Life Stanshawe Band MD: Brian Howard - 2007 | 'Conductor's Showcase' - Vinyl - Saydisc Recording SDL328 - 1982 |
| The Fantastic Fast Fingered Fandango - Bruce Fraser | Euphonium Soloists Robert and Nicholas Childs with the Northern Youth Brass MD: Steve Platten - 1980s | 'Northern Youth Brass' - Cassette - 1980s |
| Horizon: The Promise of the Lord - Andrew Wainwright | International Staff Band of the Salvation Army BM: Dr Stephen Cobb - 2023 | 'Manuscripts 2' - CD - World of Sound - https://www.worldofbrass.com/102050 |
| Bass in the Ballroom - Roy Newsome | Tuba Soloist Gavin Saynor with the Black Dyke Band MD: Professor Nicholas Childs - 2021 | 'Black Dyke Gold IX' - Doyen Recording DOY CD405 - 2021 - https://www.worldofbrass.com/101143 |
| Go - Hugo Chinesta | Valencia Brass Band (Spain) MD: Enrique Alborch Tarrasó - 2015 | 'Metallon Fanfare' - CD - 2016 |
| Chorale and Prelude - Beethoven arr. Alastair Taylor | Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army BM: Howard J. Evans - 2015 | 'Sanctuary Volume 2' - CD -SP&S CD349 - 2015 |
| Symphony Concert March - arr. William Himes | Gothenburg Brass Band (Sweden) MD: Bengt Eklund - 1989 | 'Gothenburg Band - World Champions' - CD - 1989 |
| Sinfonietta for Brass Band - Erik Leidzen | Ferodo Works Band MD: George Hespe - 1962 | 'Championship Brass' - Vinyl - Paxton 10" record – LPT 1011 - 1962 |
| Exploding Brass - Goff Richards | Oberaargauer Brass Band (Switzerland) (MD: Manfred Obrecht - 1997 | 'Crazy Little Things' - CD - Obrasso Recording CD865 - 1997 |
| Aristotle's Air - Christopher Bond | Soloists Luke Spencer (Euphonium) and Leo Read (Trombone) with the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand MD: David Bremner - 2018 | 'NYBB (New Zealand) Live' - CD - 2018 |
| Marching Through Georgia arr. Goff Richards | Leyland DAF Band MD: Richard Evans - 1990 | 'Master Brass Vol 1 All England Masters Championships' - CD - Polyphonic Recording QPRL 046D - 1990 |
| Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64 - theme From Slow Movement - Mendelssohn arr. Major Peter Parkes | Cornet Soloist Philip McCann with the Black Dyke Mills Band MD: Major Peter Parkes - 1987 | 'The World's most Beautiful Melodies - CD - Chandos CHAN8513 - 1987 |
| Here they Come 1+2 +3 - John Larsson | International Staff Band of the Salvation Army BM: Dr. Stephen Cobb - 2018 | 'Larsson in Brass - The Music of John Larsson' - CD - SP& S CD413 - 2018 |
| Wildfire - Rob Teehan | Drums [Drum Set] – Richard Moore with Hannaford Street Silver Band (Canada) MD: Raymond Tizzard - 2013 | 'Ontario Reflections' - CD - Opening Day Recordings – ODR 7440 - 2013 |
| Laude - James Curnow | Mississauga Temple Band of the Salvation Army (Canada) BM: David Moulton - 2003 | 'Credo' - CD - A Mississauga Temple Band Production MTBCD-2 - 2003 |
| The Queen's Own March - R.C. Ridewood | Royal Doulton Band MD: Edward Gray - 1977 | 'Brass Aria' - Vinyl - Top Brass TBX3014 - 1977 |
| Rhythm and Blues – Philip Sparke | Closing for weekly show Foden's Band MD: Michael Fowles - 2010 | 'Patrons' Choice III' - CD - Egon CD-SFZ154 - 2010 |
Sunday Bandstand 30 July 2023
Bengt Eklund was Professor of Trumpet, Chamber Music and Instrumental Methods at the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg and Professor of Trumpet at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. He held trumpet positions in Gävle Symphony Orchestra, Aarhus Symphony Orchestra and Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and was considered one of the foremost pedagogues in Scandinavia and throughout the world’s trumpet community.
Many of his former students went on to occupy positions in professional ensembles throughout the world. In 2006 he received the prestigious ‘International Trumpet Guild Award of Merit’ as an acknowledgement of his work and of everything he did for the trumpet community over the years.
He founded Gothenburg Brass Band in 1982 with the intention to bring the culture of brass band to new, exciting places. The band quickly gained an international reputation, participating in orchestral festivals and contests throughout the world. Through continuous work he created respect for this ensemble form within the tradition-bound world of classical and orchestral music.
Within five years of its existence the band won the title of 1988 World Champion Band while on tour in Australia. The band held the position of Swedish Champions for many years and won the New Zealand Championship in 2005.
Through their many tours (more than 35!) of countries such as France, Russia, Japan and the USA, He helped spread brass band music to audiences everywhere. His insight into the musical potential of the band and his students provided the perfect training for young players throughout the 25 years of the band’s existence.
Sadly, he was diagnosed with a serious form of cancer in early 2006. Through his enormous willpower he still managed to conduct in most of the band’s concerts, leaving lasting memories to those involved in the band and to the attending audiences.
In his lifetime he touched the hearts of many through his intuitive teaching methods and his committed spirit. He inspired all the young musicians he came in contact with, a great leader and friend to many.
Following his death, the band decided not to continue, and in 2007 the Gothenburg Brass Band was disbanded.
On this week’s show we are featuring the band and with Professor Eklund in a performance from their World Champion CD.
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