The Glorious British Brass Band

Is there anything quite so majestic as the British brass band? Joanna and Stephen describe their first encounters with these ensembles, how they evolved and which pieces reach out to the soul. With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, brass bands first appeared as a means of fostering community ties among workers. These bands have since become popular in various contexts, from marches and competitions to concerts and even movie scores.

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The Glorious British Brass Band is an episode from Joanna Lumley & The Maestro.

This episode is 00:27:24 long.

This episode was published on Jan 9, 2024.

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