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The American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the era’s premier chamber music ensembles. Considered to be among “the most distinguished” of brass quintets (American Record Guide), the group has earned its stellar reputation through its celebrated performances, genre defining commissioned works, and ongoing commitment to the education of generations of musicians.

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American Brass Quintet

Oberlin College

Dubbed “the high priests of brass” by Newsweek, the American Brass Quintet returns to the stunning acoustics of Harris Concert Hall.

A Recital by the American Brass Quintet

Aspen Meadows Resort

Beatles and Bach

Danville High School

Few artists are as synonymous with New York City as the supremely talented George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein. Their irrepressible spirits established New York as the place where different musical styles and cultures could fuse together seamlessly - the city where “King of Swing” Benny Goodman could perform Béla Bartók’s Hungarian folk style in the world’s greatest concert hall, Carnegie Hall. The vibrancy of New York gave rise to inspirational figures like Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, the first female composer to win the Pulitzer Prize.

Concert I: The Rhythm of New York City

Saint Michael's College

Each instrumentation is unique; one memorable tune is heard after another; uplifting energy abounds; feats of virtuosity for violins, violas, cellos, oboes, trumpet, horns and harpsichord leap from the stage. All this and more can be found in Bach’s miraculous Brandenburg Concertos. CMS’s annual performances of these works, continually evolving with new casts of artists, is simply a New York tradition not to be missed.

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Brandon Ridenour

Events

Past events

Feb 20, 2026

American Brass Quintet · Oberlin Conservatory of Music

16 - 20 Jul, 2024

A Recital by the American Brass Quintet · Aspen Music Festival

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