Calefax, inventors of a completely new genre – the reed quintet – is a close-knit ensemble of five reed players united by a shared passion. For over thirty-five years, they have been acclaimed in the Netherlands and abroad for their virtuosic playing, brilliant arrangements and innovative stage presentation.

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Calefax Reed Quintet

Holy Cross Church

A sound like no other! Calefax is a pioneering wind group from Amsterdam, famed throughout Europe.  These free-spirited virtuosos have not only invented their own ensemble but transcribe their own wide-ranging repertoire, commission new works, and always thrill their audiences.

Jelte Althuis

Events

Upcoming events

15 - 17 Feb, 2025

Calefax · Chamber Music San Francisco

Past events

May 14, 2023

Calefax Reed Quintet · Newbury Spring Festival

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