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Tag Archives: film
The Great Maurice Andre – An Interview
It is five years on since the passing of the great Maurice Andre. He was and remains, in the view of many, the greatest trumpeter of all time. Here is a film showing wonderful footage of the master giving an … Continue reading
The Diaphragm – A Short Film
A fascinating film posted by The Surgery, on Facebook. It shows the diaphragm functioning. Very interesting for those interested in pulmonary function etc.
Posted in About Brendan Ball, The Brass Section, The Trumpet o-iii<O
Tagged breathing, cavity, chest, diaphragm, film, function, in, lung, lungs, motion, of, pulmonary, the, video
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Wonderful film – trams in 1929 Liverpool
Wonderful film! Bustling pavements, human billboards, and Marks and Spencer are all on show as you ride the tram through Liverpool in 1929.
Louis Armtrong recording “Satchmo Plays King Oliver”!
The New York Post published this film on 22nd April 2016. Just wonderful! Never-before-seen footage shows Louis Armstrong recording his 1959 album “Satchmo Plays King Oliver.”
Wow!
A young Carrie Fisher watching her mother, Debbie Reynolds, perform! RIP both… Carrie Fisher (21/10/1956 -27/12/2016), Debbie Reynolds (1/4/1932 -28/12/2016) Debbie Reynolds with a French horn! Yes, I am assured she played for real…
James Horner And The RLPO…
Hollywood composer James Horner whose Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra will be premiered in Liverpool Credit: Sylvia Wells By Catherine Jones – Liverpool ECHO He’s worked on some of the biggest movies to come out of Hollywood in … Continue reading
Maurice Andre Plays The Jolivet Trumpet Concerto – 1969
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Tagged 'Concerto', 1969, Andre, film, footage, jolivet, Maurice, Trumpet
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Rare Footage Of Shostakovich As Soloist In His Concerto For Piano, Trumpet And Strings
Posted on August 19, 2014 by brendanball Here is some extremely rare film footage of Dmitri Shostakovich as the piano soloist in his own Concerto Opus 35 for Piano, Trumpet and Strings. Can anyone name the trumpet soloist? Yes … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Concerto', and, as, dmitri, film, footage, for, Humour, op., opus, piano, rare, shostakovich, soloist, strings, Trumpet
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Oscar winning Herb Alpert Double…
Here is a double feature from Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. the tunes are Spanish Flea and Tijuana Taxi. This short film, with animation by John Hubley, won an Oscar.
Delia Darlings In Norwich Arts Centre…
What an exciting couple of days! Today, working at the glorious Bolesworth Castle and getting to play to, and joke with the amazing Doddy (Ken Dodd – the famous Comedian from Liverpool). See the previous post for details! What the … Continue reading
Posted in The Tour Blogs & Brendan's Solo Blogs
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