Tubist

Known for its ongoing legacy of excellence, the CSO Brass Quintet has been performing at near-capacity events for decades. Its mission, says quintet member and CSO Principal Trumpet Esteban Batallán, is “to make sure that the tradition of the CSO brass … prevails and stays alive for generations to come.” The ensemble brings a glorious display of skill to a program including Fred Mills’ arrangement of Bach’s richly detailed Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major and Verne Reynolds’ jubilant Suite for Brass.

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CSO Brass Quintet Plays Bach & More

Symphony Center

Schubert's magnificent final symphony and J. Strauss Jr.'s Overture to Indigo and the Forty Thieves bookend this program with distinctive Viennese touches. CSO Principal Tuba Gene Pokorny takes the spotlight in a concerto written for him by Lalo Schifrin (best known for his Mission: Impossible theme), which incorporates Baroque and jazz influences.

Muti, Pokorny & Schubert 9

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet brings an all-brass program to the CSO Chamber Music series, opening with Anthony DiLorenzo’s fast-paced and fiery new brass quintet, Go. The program unites pieces by renowned composers such as Telemann and Shostakovich with contemporary works, highlighting a new era of chamber composition and underscoring the power of the trumpet, trombone, horn and tuba.

CSO Brass Quintet at Symphony Center

Experience an afternoon of chamber music performed by distinguished artists from the legendary CSO Brass section, renowned for their rich sonorities and spectacular power that define the Chicago Sound. The program features a selection of exuberant favorites, including Leonard Bernstein’s effervescent Overture to Candide and Malcolm Arnold’s virtuosic Quintet for Brass, Op. 73. Additionally, the performance will include intricate arrangements of Early Music by J.S. Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann, showcasing the versatility and depth of the brass ensemble. This event is part of the 2024/25 CSO Chamber Music Series, offering a unique opportunity to hear these masterful musicians in an intimate setting.

Gene Pokorny

Tubist

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 6, 2025

CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago · UChicago Presents

Past events

May 14, 2024

CSO Brass Quintet Plays Bach & More · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

15 - 17 May, 2023

Muti, Pokorny & Schubert 9 · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Tuba in Quintet for Brass by Arnold

UChicago Presents

Tuba in Trio Sonata in G minor by Telemann

UChicago Presents

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