River Run Centre presents Canadian Brass on Feb. 5 at 8pm.
Founded in Toronto in 1970, the Canadian Brass’ virtuosity has made the quintet an exciting vehicle for serious concert music. With a special affinity for Baroque music, the musicians have mastered an eclectic repertoire, taking leaps into jazz, contemporary concert music, and popular songs. They can jump from Bach to the Beatles, Verdi to Gershwin, with graceful ease.
Sporting signature black suits and tennis shoes, the “fabulous five” bring equal parts imagination, humour and brilliant musicianship to the stage. They’re frequently known to further enliven their performances by adopting garb to match a piece they’re playing. That can be cowboy hats (and a dress) for “Hornsmoke (A Horse Opera In One Act)” or tutus for a ballet-based composition. And the witty, improvised banter between co-founders Chuck Daellenbach and Gene Watts is a concert trademark.
In its four decades, Canadian Brass has received numerous awards, ranging from Junos, to honorary doctorates, to an Echo Klassik (German Grammy).
The ensemble has made over 90 recordings and is more prolific than ever. As proprietors of their own record label, they are now masters of their own creative destiny and are seizing that opportunity, sometimes releasing a new CD every month.
Tickets are on sale now through the River Run Centre box office, with prices ranging from $33 to $40.Tickets may be purchased online at www.riverrun.ca, by phone at 519-763-3000 or in person at the box office.
