American Brass Quintet
"Among North American brass ensembles none is more venerable than the American Brass Quintet.”
The American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the premier chamber music ensembles of our time, celebrated for peerless leadership in the brass world. “The most distinguished” of brass quintets (American Record Guide), ABQ has earned its stellar reputation through its celebrated performances, genre-defining commissioned works, and an ongoing commitment to the education of generations of musicians.
A recipient of Chamber Music America’s highest honor, the Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award for significant and lasting contributions to the field, the group's rich history includes performances in five continents, a discography of over sixty recordings, and the premieres of over one hundred fifty contemporary brass works. Since its founding in 1960, the commissioned works of esteemed composers have contributed significantly to both contemporary chamber music and the foundation of the modern brass quintet repertoire.
American Brass Quintet Seminar @ Aspen
The American Brass Quintet has served as an Ensemble-in-Residence at the Aspen Music Festival and School since 1970. With a new program started in 2018, the Aspen Music Festival is currently offering full fellowships for up to three quintets, enabling young groups to elevate their chamber music ambitions to the next level.
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