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Welcome to www.davethornton.co.uk, where you will find a wealth of information about internationally renowned euphonium soloist, David Thornton, as well a library of handy hints and tips, programme notes, and information about the York euphonium range.

David Thornton was appointed as principal euphonium of the Black Dyke Band during July 2000. 4barsrest.com, the Internet magazine commented "...it was the position he was destined for……he has made it his own with a series of concert and contest performances that have been invariably breathtaking." His debut CD, ‘Three Worlds’, was awarded Solo CD of the Year for 2004 by the British Bandsman magazine. In May 2007 David released his second solo album, ‘Devil’s Duel’, to great critical acclaim.

David tutors at the RNCM, the University of Huddersfield and Chetham's School of Music, as well as holding visiting tutor roles at the Birmingham Conservatoire and the RSAMD. He is also a Schrieber-Keilwerth York Consultant and Performing Artist, and plays exclusively on York euphoniums.

David is now regarded as one of the foremost euphonium players and teachers of his generation and is in constant demand as a performer and clinician throughout the world.

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Review of Devil's Duel from Brass Band World (July/August 2007)
Peter Meechan's eponymous modern take on the 'air varie' solo begins David Thornton's album with a mixture of dazzling tricks and expressive lyricism. There is wit in Devil's Duel as well as the macabre. In it's higher registers, the euphonium can take on the poignancy of the human voice. John Stevens' haunting Benediction for tuba quartet is a prime example.
Posted on 20 Sep 2009 by davethornton.co.uk
Thornton Sings A Lullaby For Festival Audience (30th June 2007)
Last Saturday (30th June) Deal Music Festival witnessed David Thornton and Black Dyke Band give the world premiere of a new work by contemporary composer Philip Venables.
Posted on 20 Sep 2009 by davethornton.co.uk
Review of Devil's Duel from 4barsrest.com (June 2007)
Whether Niccolo Paganini was in league with the Devil or not is a question that can only be answered by those who either heard him play live, or by the people who believe the ‘X Files' are real. Whatever the case may be, he must have been one heck of a handful – a mixture of showman, troubled genius, serious artist and hell raiser all rolled into one; a 19th century version of Alex Higgins meets Damien Hirst.
Posted on 20 Sep 2009 by davethornton.co.uk

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