Solo Recordings:

***New Release***  Parallel Realities

4barsrest.com Solo CD of the Year 2015

Brass Band World Solo CD of the Year 2015

British Bandsman Solo CD of the Year 2015

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"......David Thornton can take credit as one of the most innovative soloists performing in brass banding today"
Brass Band World

 

Sempre Libera

David Thornton with the Brighouse & Rastrick Band and Professor David King

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 "David Thornton is a class act, whose commanding technique, refined sound and creative attitude are always placed at the service of the composer."
British Bandsman

 

Three Worlds - David ThorntonThree Worlds

David Thornton with the Black Dyke Band and Fenella Howard-Smith (Piano)

British Bandsman Solo CD of the Year 2004

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 "A new CD from Black Dyke's principal euphonium is an event of which to take note - and David Thornton amply fulfils every expectation in this varied and fascinating album."
British Bandsman

 

Devil's Duel

David Thornton with the Black Dyke Band

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"...a recording of excellence, in scope and delivery, from a truly virtuosi performer"
4barsrest.com

"Thornton's technique, to be frank, is superb but more than that, it is guided by a deep understanding and love for the music and for his instrument......Lovers of fine brass playing will find much to enjoy here. If you have never heard the euphonium as a solo instrument before, Thornton will convince you as few others can."
Music-Web International

 

Recordings featuring David as featured soloist:

 

Abaddon

Featured solo - Origins: Concerto for Euphonium (Peter Meechan)

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Vita Destructa

Featured solo - Dick Tracy (Richard Rock)

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War of the Worlds

Featured solo - The Red Novae (Peter Graham)

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From Fifes to Fanfares and Fame

Featured solo - Legacy (Lucy Pankhurst)

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Essential Dyke Vol. III

Featured solo - Endearing Young Charms (Boddington)

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Essential Dyke Vol. IV

Featured solo - Theme and Variations (Rossini arr. Brennan)

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Essential Dyke Vol. V

Featured solo - Fantasia on Auld Lang Syne (Mantia/Meechan)

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The Trumpets Of The Angels

Featured solo - Symphonic Rhapsody (Gregson)

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The Black Dyke Christmas Carol

Featured solo - O Holy Night (Adam/Farr)

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Black Dyke plays Verdi

Featured solo - Fantasy on La Donna è Mobile (Verdi/Newsome)

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Kapitol Brass - Highlights of the 2004 National Finals

Featured solo - Fantasia on Auld Lang Syne (Mantia/Meechan)

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Spectacular Classics Vol. 3

Featured solo - Meditation from Thais (Massenet/Fernie)

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Spectacular Classics Vol. 4

Featured solo - Zigeunerweisen (Sarasate/Reudi)

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Spectacular Classics Vol. 5

Featured solo - So Deep Is The Night (Chopin/Fernie)

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Spectacular Classics Vol. 6

Featured solo - Harmonious Blacksmith (Handel/Fernie)

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Spectacular Classics Vol. 7

Featured solo - Lady Bothwell's Lament (Trad/Fernie)

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