Chaconne Brass
23rd November 2009 Chaconne Brass is perhaps one of the most flexible ensembles in the
country. Its unique combination of innovation, musicianship and pure entertainment has kept Chaconne at the
forefront of British musical life for nearly a quarter of a century. Their repertoire ranges from pieces
written especially for the group through to attractive arrangements of classical, jazz and popular tunes for brass
quintet. They engage their audience and carry them along on a roller coaster of a musical journey.
Clacton & North East Essex
Arts & Literary Society
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Here is a quintet who take themselves VERY
seriously
Chaconne
Brass was formed in 1984 and has established a reputation as one of
Britain's most versatile ensembles. Its repertoire spans from Praetorius to Steve Reich, from
Gershwin to Miles Davis, from Acoustic to Electro-acoustic and from Brass to Beyond...
Chaconne Brass has an ever-growing list of over 50 works written for the group,
a large part of which has been recorded. In addition to extensive touring with Chaconne Brass,
members work as guest principals and soloists with some of the top orchestras and ensembles in
Britain. Several members are also teachers as well as successful composers and arrangers with a
large number of commissions, concerts and broadcasts in Britain and other countries.
A combination of entertainment, creativity and excellence has allowed Chaconne
Brass to develop a totally unique style that appeals to audiences of all ages and backgrounds;
whether it is a recital at London's South Bank, a radio or TV broadcast, a workshop for college
students or a performance for very young school children, Chaconne Brass is always met with
overwhelming enthusiasm.
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