Showcasing the excellence of female brass players and musicians from marginalized groups, Seraph Brass celebrates its tenth anniversary in Miami. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for their “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura). 

Seraph Brass performs a diverse body of repertoire, ranging from original transcriptions to newly commissioned works and core classics. The program features works by women (Rene Orth, Reena Esmail, Catherine McMichael), American (Anthony DiLorenzo, Kevin Day, Jeff Scott, Kevin McKee), and European (Edvard Grieg, Giuseppe Verdi, Liszt, Franz Dinicu) composers.

Seraph Brass

University of Miami

Mayuko Kamio had made her concerto debut in Tokyo at the age of ten under the baton of Charles Dutoit, in a concert broadcast on NHK television. Since then, she has appeared as soloist with the Tonhalle Orchestra in Zurich with Mstislav Rostropovich, NHK Symphony Orchestra under Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Israel Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta.

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Mayuko Kamio, violin & Noreen Polera, piano

Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Lesher Center for the Arts

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with the Seraph Brass Quintet, presented by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association. This captivating concert is set to take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 7:30 PM, with a special pre-concert talk beginning at 7:00 PM. The venue for this musical extravaganza is the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, located at 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Seraph Brass, founded by the renowned trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden, is an ensemble on a mission to showcase the excellence of female brass musicians and highlight artists from marginalized groups. As winners of the 2019 American Prize in Chamber Music, Seraph Brass is known for their dynamic performances and engaging programming. The quintet draws from a roster of America’s top brass players, including Mary Elizabeth Bowden, Raquel Samayoa, Rachel Velvikis, Victoria Garcia, and Cristina Cutts Dougherty.

The Oak Ridge concert promises a diverse and captivating program, featuring music by classical giants such as Edvard Grieg, Giuseppe Verdi, Gioacchino Rossini, Clara Schumann, and Franz Liszt. Additionally, the evening will include works by contemporary composers Kevin Day, Kevin McKee, David Chesky, Grigoraș Dinicu, Reena Esmail, Catherine McMichael, and Anthony DiLorenzo, offering a blend of original transcriptions, newly commissioned works, and well-known classics.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of Seraph Brass in the beautiful setting of the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge. Tickets are available online at https://orcma.vbotickets.com/events. For more information about Seraph Brass and to follow their journey, visit their website at https://www.seraphbrass.com/ and connect with them on social media.

Prepare to be mesmerized by an evening of stunning brass music that celebrates female musicianship and innovation.

Grigoraș Dinicu

Events

Past events

Sep 26, 2024

Seraph Brass · Frost School of Music

11 - 13 May, 2024

Mayuko Kamio, violin & Noreen Polera, piano · Chamber Music San Francisco

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