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Brass Band – Nick Hinman, conductor

Auer Hall

The soundscapes of the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra's chamber concerts are as diverse as the characters of the musicians who perform in them. The demands in the orchestra pit are often characterized by the size and diversity of the voices. Chamber music, on the other hand, reduces this dimension to smaller ensembles and allows for intimate musical interaction. As in a dialog, different opinions come together, new ideas emerge and develop during the performance, opening up a creative space for spontaneous development.

3rd Chamber Concert

Elbphilharmonie

A fabulous concert featuring a diverse range of singers and instrumentalists from Dulwich College, highlighting outstanding soloists and top-tier performers from across the school.

The Symphonic Wind Band performs Philip Sparke’s Portrait of a City, a musical reflection of London, his hometown, followed by the Brass Band ushering in the Christmas spirit with two festive classics.

Dulwich College Winter Concert

Cadogan Hall

The soundscapes of the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra's chamber concerts are as diverse as the personalities of the musicians who perform in them. The demands of the orchestra pit are often determined by the scale and diversity of voices. Chamber music, on the other hand, reduces this dimension to smaller ensembles and allows for intimate musical interaction. As in a dialogue, diverse opinions collide, new ideas emerge and develop during performance, thus opening up a creative space for spontaneous development.

Chamber Concert / Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Trey Pope will be performing his degree recital to fulfill the requirements of a Master of Music in tuba performance at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Student Degree Recital: Trey Pope M.M Tuba Recital

University of Maryland

2025 March Concert

Smoke Rise Baptist Church

The works of the 3rd Chamber Concerto are all about love and solidarity in word and sound: When Johannes Brahms set about composing the “Two Songs”, it was his close friendship with his long-time companion, the violinist Joseph Joachim. Brahms wanted to create a musical monument to his love and composed the “Spiritual Lullaby” based on a text by Emanuel Geibel for his wedding, but withdrew the composition and revised it. The composer then published both songs together with “Quenched Longing” based on a text by Friedrich Rückert to mark another happy event: the baptism of his godchild, Joseph Joachim’s son. In both compositions, one can hear the unbridled joy of life, born of love. Leoš Janáček's (late) love for Kamilla Stösslová, who was almost 40 years younger than him, was, however, under a completely different, much worse star. In his second string quartet, with the programmatic nickname "Intimate Letters", his feelings for the young woman are omnipresent. Just a year before his death, Janáček left behind the frivolous testimony of a great love: eruptive, provocative and passionate.

InSlideOut bring their newest programme, with works inspired by the sounds of Argentina, Japan, and the world of brass band. There’ll be something for everyone, so join us for a night of music that you’re bound to love! You’ve never heard a trombone quartet quite like this.

RNCM Spotlight: Trombone Treasures

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)

Join us for an enchanting evening of euphonium music featuring the talented Oliver Stark, a Master of Music student under the guidance of Matthew Gaunt and Gene Pokorny. This solo recital is set to take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University.

Oliver Stark will perform a captivating program that includes John Stevens' "Elegy for solo euphonium," Gail Robertson's "Rock Hopper," Michael Forbes' "Cosmic Voyage," and arrangements by Oliver Stark himself, including Karl Jenkins' "Benedictus" from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, and Philip Sparke's "Pantomime." This event promises to be a showcase of Stark's virtuosity and the expressive capabilities of the euphonium.

The recital will also feature performances by a brass ensemble and a euphonium quartet, including musicians Chris Carrigg, Evan DeRicco, Noah Vincent, and others, under the direction of conductor Imran Amarshi.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring that music lovers everywhere can enjoy this exceptional performance.

Location: Regenstein Master Class Room, Bienen School of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beautiful sounds of the euphonium performed by Oliver Stark and his fellow musicians.

Oliver Stark, euphonium

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

All programs and performers are subject to change.

U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

U of T presents Wind Symphony

University of Toronto Faculty of Music

University of Toronto Wind Symphony: Earth, Water, Sun, Wind

York University

The Pomona College Band, one of the oldest college bands in the country, was founded in 1909. It is the concert band for The Claremont Colleges and is funded by Pomona College. The band’s membership is drawn from students, faculty and staff of The Claremont Colleges, and members of the local community. Its goal is to prepare significant music in a collaborative atmosphere for performance at the highest level. They present two sets of concerts each academic year and have performed music by composers from Sousa to Bernstein and Ives to Rossini.

Pomona College Band 2023

Pomona College

The Pomona College Band, directed by Graydon Beeks, is one of the oldest college bands in the country, and was founded in 1909. It is the concert band for The Claremont Colleges and is funded by Pomona College. The band’s membership is drawn from students, faculty and staff of The Claremont Colleges, and members of the local community. For this concert, the ensemble will perform music by Gustav Holst, Gordon Jacob, Karl Kohn, Philip Sparke, and others.

Philip Sparke

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Sep 21, 2025 - May 10, 2026

Chamber Concert / Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra · Elbphilharmonie

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Mar 1, 2026

Brass Band – Nick Hinman, conductor · Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Jan 11, 2026

3rd Chamber Concert · Staatsoper Hamburg

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