Canadian Brass

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Canadian Brass
General information
origin Toronto , Canada
founding 1970
Website canadianbrass.com
Founding members
Chuck Daellenbach
Gene Watts
Current occupation
Brandon Ridenour (2006–2013, since 2019)
Caleb Hudson (since 2013)
Jeff Nelsen (2000–2005; 2007–2010; since 2018)
trombone
 Achilles Liarmakopoulos (since 2011)
tuba
 Chuck Daellenbach (since 1970)
former members
Trumpet
 Stuart Laughton (1970–1971; 2003–2005)
Bill Phillips (1970–1972)
Ronald Romm (1971–2000; 2006–2010)
Fred Mills (1972–1996)
Jens Lindemann (1996–2001)
Ryan Anthony (2000–2003; 2006–2010)
Joe Burgstaller (2001–2004; 2007–2009)
Charles Lazarus (2005)
Justin Emerich (2005–2006)
Jeroen Berwaerts (2006–2010)
Manon Lafrance (2006–2010)
Christopher Coletti (2009–2019)
horn
 Graeme Page (1970–1983)
Martin Hackleman (1983–1986)
David Ohanian (1986–1998)
Christopher Cooper (1998–2000)
Bernhard Scully (2004–2007; 2014–2018)
Eric Reed (2010–2013)
trombone
 Gene Watts (1970-2010)
Keith Dyrda (2010-2011)

Canadian Brass is a brass quintet based in Toronto , Canada .

history

The quintet was founded in 1970 by Chuck Daellenbach ( tuba ) and Gene Watts ( trombone ), who met through the Toronto Symphony Orchestra . In the course of its existence it has changed its line-up several times.

The ensemble has performed over 5000 performances and concerts worldwide, recorded more than 60 sound carriers, published a series of brass instruments from the manufacturer Yamaha Corporation under its own design and sells its own arrangements. It has received numerous prizes and awards.

Music education plays a key role in the history of Canadian Brass . During their worldwide tours, the members often pause to teach in workshops and master classes. The ensemble is chamber quintet-in-residence at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara , California .

A trademark of the quintet is the practice of performing in white sneakers in addition to the obligatory tails for chamber musicians.

Music genre

The repertoire ranges from Baroque through jazz , Dixieland , ragtime , Broadway music and standards to modern popular music . Canadian Brass creates a seamless musical arc between all styles and epochs. Numerous arrangements from all styles, commissioned and composed by members, paved the way for many more brass quintets worldwide.

criticism

“With their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor, they brighten the rosters of concert halls, international festivals and orchestra series throughout the world. Their numerous recordings, frequent television appearances and tireless efforts in the realm of music education have resulted in vast new audiences for the art of the Canadian Brass. "

“With their unbeatable mixture of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor, these gentlemen remain the lineups of concert halls, international festivals and orchestral series worldwide. Their numerous records, television appearances and their educational activities have earned them a large audience. "

- Washington Post

"[...] the stunning comedy, which in many examples [...] paraded scenically / musically in rich euphony, transformed the Kurhaussaal into a cauldron - applause and cheers for this special class concert with the excellent wind quintet did not want to end, encores."

- Richard Hörnicke : Wiesbaden courier

Awards (selection)

  • Juno Award
    • 1978: Nomination in the category "Best Album Graphics" for Unexplored Territory
    • 1981: Nomination in the category "Best Classical Album of the Year" for The Village Band
    • 1984: Nomination in the categories "Best Classical Album of the Year" for Brass in Berlin and "Instrumental Artist (s) of the Year"
    • 1985: Winner in the category "Instrumental Artist (s) of the Year"
    • 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990: Nomination in the category "Instrumental Artist (s) of the Year"
    • 1990: Nomination in the category “Best Classical Album: Solo or Chamber Ensemble” for Gabrieli & Monteverdi: Antiphonal Music
    • 1995: Nomination in the category “Best Classical Album: Solo or Chamber Ensemble” for Gabrieli for Brass
    • 2006: Nomination in the category "Classical Album of the Year: Solo or Chamber" for Magic Horn
    • 2011: Nomination in the category "Instrumental Album of the Year" for Spirit Dance (David Braid & Canadian Brass)
    • 2012: Nomination in the category “Classical Album of the Year: Solo or Chamber” for Brahms On Brass
    • 2013: Nomination in the category "Classical Album of the Year: Solo or Chamber" for Canadian Brass Takes Flight
    • 2015: Nomination in the category “Instrumental Album of the Year” for Great Wall of China
  • Grammy Awards
    • 1994 : Nomination in the category “ Best Music Video, Long Form ” for Home Movies
    • 2000 : Nomination in the category “Best Classical Crossover Album” for Take the “A” Train
  • Rose d'Or
    • 1998: Silver Rose for music for A Christmas Experiment
  • Echo classic
    • 2002: Winner in the category "Chamber Music Recording of the Year" (wind instruments) for Goldberg Variations (JS Bach)
  • 1991: Governor General of Canada Award
  • 1998: Tri M Music Award

Discography (selection)

  • Make We Joy (1973)
  • Royal Fanfare (1973)
  • A touch of brass
  • Canadian Brass in Paris (1973)
  • Rag-Ma-Tazz (1974)
  • Canadian Brass: Pachelbel to Joplin (1974)
  • Unexplored Territory (1977)
  • Canadian Brass Plus Organ (1977)
  • Toccata, Fugues & Other Diversions (1977)
  • Canadian Brass Encore (1977)
  • Pachelbel Canon & Other Great Baroque Hits (1980)
  • Christmas with the Canadian Brass (1981)
  • The Village Band (1981)
  • Champions (1983)
  • Canadian Brass Greatest Hits (1983)
  • High, Bright, Light and Clear (1983)
  • Ain't Misbehavin 'and Other Fats Waller Hits (1984)
  • Brass in Berlin (1984)
  • Canadian Brass Live! (1984)
  • A Canadian Brass Christmas (1985)
  • Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (1986)
  • Basin Street (1987)
  • Strike Up the Band - Canadian Brass Plays Gershwin (1987)
  • Bach: The Art of Fugue (1988)
  • The Mozart Album (1988)
  • Canadian Brass More Greatest Hits (1988)
  • Best of the Canadian Brass (1989)
  • Gabrieli / Monteverdi: Antiphonal Music (1990)
  • English Renaissance Music (1990)
  • Great hits
  • The Christmas Album (1990)
  • Beethoven Fifth Symphony & Overtures (1991)
  • Red, White & Brass: Made in the USA (1991)
  • The Essential Canadian Brass (1991)
  • Red Hot Jazz: The Dixieland Album (1992)
  • Wagner for Brass (1992)
  • Rejoice! with Brass and Voice (1993)
  • An Evening of Brass Theater (1994)
  • Brass on Broadway (1994)
  • Gabrieli for Brass (1994)
  • Noel (1994)
  • Bolero & Other Great Melodies (1995)
  • Brass Busters (1995)
  • Fireworks: Baroque Brass Favorites (1995)
  • Go for Baroque! (1995)
  • Ragtime (1995)
  • Renaissance Men (1995)
  • Swingtime! (1995)
  • Brass Theater II with Star of Indiana (1995)
  • Brass Theater III with Star of Indiana (1996)
  • Canadian Brass Plays Bernstein (1996)
  • The Canadian Brass Live in Germany (1997)
  • Christmas Experiment (1997)
  • All You Need is Love (1998)
  • A Christmas Gloria (1999)
  • Greatest Hits for Concert Band (1999)
  • Take the "A" Train (1999)
  • Celebration (1999)
  • Bach - Goldberg Variations (2001)
  • Canadian Brass - CBC Radio Years (2001)
  • Holidays with Canadian Brass (2002)
  • Almost Live (2002)
  • Sacred Brass (2002)
  • Amazing Brass (2002)
  • Sweet Songs of Christmas (2002)
  • Magic Horn (2004)
  • Joyful Sounds (2005)
  • People of Faith (2006)
  • Wedding Essentials (2006)
  • High Society (2007)
  • Jazz Roots (2008)
  • Manhattan Swing (2009)
  • Legends (2009)
  • Bach (2009)
  • Brahms on Brass (2010)
  • Takes Flight (2011)
  • Carnaval (2012)
  • Perfect Landing (2015)
  • All You Need Is Brass (2016)

Videos

  • Canadian Brass Live (1986)
  • The Canadian Brass Masterclass (1989)
  • The Canadian Brass Spectacular (1989)
  • On Stage at Wolftrap (1990)
  • Home Movies (1991)
  • Strings, Winds, and All That Brass (1992)
  • The Canadian Brass Live in Germany (1994)
  • Christmas Experiment (1998)
  • A Christmas Gloria (1999)
  • Bootleg Canadian Brass - Authorized Version (2002)
  • Three Nights with Canadian Brass (2003)
  • Inside Brass (2003)
  • Live from LPR New York (2012)

literature

  • Rick Walters: The Canadian Brass Book: The Story of the World's Favorite Brass Ensemble . Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 1992, ISBN 0-7935-1665-X (English).

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Canadian Brass
  2. ↑ Classical Album of the Year: Solo or Chamber Ensemble 2013 . In: junoawards.ca , 2013. Retrieved on March 23, 2017 (English).
  3. ↑ Richard Hörnicke: RMF: Canadian Brass "inspires with music, Konik and dance . In: wiesbadener-kurier.de , July 30, 2015. Accessed March 23, 2017.
  4. ^ Canadian Brass. In: junoawards.ca. Retrieved December 19, 2018 .
  5. ↑ Awards. In: canadianbrass.com. Retrieved December 19, 2018 .
  6. ^ Canadian Brass. In: grammy.com. Retrieved December 19, 2018 .