"BRASS ON FIRE" METROPOLITAN BRASS QUINTET Annual Concert Series in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 8PM James De La Garza, Trumpet Travis Heath, Trumpet Judy Lee, Horn Jeffrey Liang, Trombone Justin Comito, Bass Trombone

 

                  


The Metropolitan Brass Quintet is proud to announce its 2004 annual concert 
in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Saturday evening, April 17th, 
at 8:30 p.m. entitled "Brass on Fire". As part of its Weill Recital Hall 
Concert Series, the group will perform a rousing program of brass music. 
Featured works include J.s. Bach's "Fugue in G Minor", award winning 
composer Eric Ewazen's "Frost Fire", David Sampson's "Morning Music", Kerry 
Turner's "Ricochet", Witold Lutoslawski's "Mini Overture", and Astor 
Piazzolla's "Obilion #2". This annual event is not to be missed!

Hailed by Michael Powell of the Juilliard School as "one of today's finest 
young brass ensembles. All five members play with an unbeatable blend of 
virtuosity, passion and enthusiasm," the Metropolitan Brass Quintet is 
rapidly establishing an international reputation as an important chamber 
group. Founded in 2000, the group has dedicated itself to represent the 
unparalleled quality and excitement of brass music. Perform a wide variety 
of styles in classical, contemporary, and pops, all five members of the 
group have devoted a large amounts of time and energy to achieve a wide 
dynamic range that fills their music with life.

The concert is sponsored by Dillion Music, one of the largest brass dealers 
in the New York Metropolitan Area. Admissions are $20 for general audience 
and $16 for seniors and students. The tickets are available at the Carnegie 
Hall box office (CarnegieCharge 212-247-7800) and online at 
www.carnegiehall.org. Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall is located at the 
corner of 57th Street and Seventh Avenue. For more information, please 
contact us at (631) 471-6921.