Committed to creative collaboration, the Spectrum
Brass Quintet works with innovative performers to enrich
and enliven the chamber music experience. Their debut recording
- Rhapsody: The Music of George Gershwin features pianist
Aviram Reichert, soprano Elizabeth Stoner, and drummer Alex
Trajano in an exploration of Gershwin's greatest hits. Spectrum
also has two concert showcases. The first - Who Could Ask
For Anything More? showcases the music from Rhapsody in
an exciting live format. The second - Salsa Metales, features
Spectrum Brass Quintet with orchestra performing a tremendous
collection of Latin music!
Repertoire
The Spectrum Brass Quintet currently has two
concert showcases, both created in collaboration with composer
and arranger Jim Stephenson. Their Gershwin revue Who Could
Ask For Anything More?, combines the ambiance of an orchestra
concert with the energy of a cabaret. The new addition of
their feature with orchestra, Salsa Metales, promises to
enthrall audiences with the showmanship of brass chamber
music, the breadth and power of a symphony orchestra, and
the energy and passion of Latin music. In addition, the
Spectrum Brass Quintet is excited to announce a new project
with Jim Stephenson to commission a new work for brass quintet
and band to be premiered in the fall of 2010. This work
will be combined with master-classes, coachings, and a formal
recital to create the Spectrum Residency program. This new
addition to the repertoire will educate and entertain young
musicians throughout the country. With music masterfully
crafted by Jim Stephenson and flawlessly performed by the
Spectrum Brass Quintet, audiences will be sure to leave
wanting more.
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Who Could
Ask for Anything More? An All-Gershwin Revue
Imagine a performance where a brass quintet commands the
stage with power and grace, a concert pianist displays dazzling
virtuosity, and a soprano sweetly sings a heartfelt song.
Imagine presenting an event that not only packs the house,
but also receives standing ovations before intermission
and after the final note. The Spectrum Brass Quintet delivers
it all in one mind-blowing package. With a first half suited
for the Symphony Hall and a second half perfect for a night
on the town, Who Could Ask For Anything More? promises to
lure diverse and enthusiastic audiences into your venue
and create lasting memories that will have them coming back
for more.
Salsa Metales for Brass
Quintet and Orchestra
Written and produced by James Stephenson and commissioned
and premiered by the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra, Salsa Metales
(Brass Sauce) fuses the virtuosity and versatility of a
touring brass quintet with the power and presence of a symphony
orchestra. Guaranteed to have any audience on its feet with
driving dance rhythms and intensely beautiful scoring by
Stephenson, Salsa Metales is a showcase for the entire ensemble,
highlighting the orchestra while providing a top-notch chamber
solo experience for your venue.
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