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Yamaha have announced the 2005 Canadian
Brass Tour.
Canadian Brass, the world’s leading and most popular Brass ensemble have
announced plans for five concerts and a series of master classes to be
held throughout the UK in November.
The Quintet, formed in 1970 in Toronto have put brass music on the
popular music map and achieved pioneer status throughout the world. They
are widely credited with popularising brass repertoire through their
unique style, which features virtuosic musicianship and masterful
interpretations matched with lively audience dialogue and theatrical
effects
The group shatter preconceptions about brass bands and will perform an
eclectic mix of Classical and baroque music. They are especially drawn
to the works of JS Bach and have produced more than 60 recordings to
date whilst continuing to take daring leaps into jazz, contemporary and
popular songs.
Their creative approach, and breathtaking skill has resulted in vast new
audiences for the genre and make the group one of the most sought after
groups in the music business. In the US More recently they have appeared
on The Tonight Show, Today and have appeared as guest artist with John
Williams and The Boston Pops.
Canadian Brass will entertain and enthral this November at;
The Music Live Exhibition, Birmingham NEC on November 6
St John’s Smith Square London November 7
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow November 8
Bridgewater Hall Manchester November 9
Cardiff Cathedral November 10
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