
Varied Indeed
Music for military band and chorus -
enjoyed by GERALD FENECH'... some great off-the-beaten track items that deserve to be heard more often.'
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The sound of the British bands has always been at the forefront of the genre for almost three centuries, but from the Victorian era onwards its significance grew considerably. Indeed, the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century bandstands of Britain are testament to the popularity of music played out of doors before the arrival of the gramophone and radio. Bands played a variety of music, from popular songs of the day to arrangements of orchestral works and arias from operetta and opera...
Copyright © 16 September 2017
Gerald Fenech, Gzira, Malta
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