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Showcasing the classical stars of the future in the UK’s most prestigious musical prize.

Showcasing the classical stars of the future in the UK’s most prestigious musical prize. Who will follow in the footsteps of some of the greatest names in music?

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BBC Young Musician: 2016: Episode 4: Brass Final

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Episode 4: Brass Final

2016

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Two trombonists, two trumpeters and a French horn player battle it out in the brass final.

Five young musicians battle it out to win the brass category final and go through to the semi-final. There are two trombonists, two trumpeters and a French horn player.

The search for the next BBC Young Musician continues. With the winners of the keyboard, woodwind and percussion categories already decided, we now to turn to brass. 

Taking us behind the scenes for all the news, highlights and some inspiring music-making - featuring a wide range of repertoire from 17th-century Baroque to 21st century film scores - are Clemmie Burton-Hill and trumpeter Alison Balsom, herself a BBC Young Musician Finalist in 1998. 

Hoping to impress the jury are two trombonists, 17-year-old Gemma Riley and 16-year-old Sam Dye, 18-year-old French horn player Ben Goldscheider and two trumpet players, 18-year-old Zak Eastop and 17-year-old Zoe Perkins. Only one will make it through to the semi-final and move a step closer to claiming the much sought after title of BBC Young Musician 2016.

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