This weeks broadcast with Chris Johnston features The Brass Band Music of Sir Malcolm Arnold, performed by The Grimethorpe Colliery Band, one of the leading British composers of the second half of the 20th century.
During his life, Sir Malcolm was awarded many fellowships and honours and was knighted for services to music in 1993.. Sir Malcolm died on 23rd September 2006.
The Malcolm Arnold Society was founded in 1991, and since 2006 the town of Northampton celebrates the composer with an annual Malcolm Arnold Festival.
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