"Snapshot" by the American Brass Quintet is a captivating journey through four centuries of chamber music, showcasing the ensemble's versatility and mastery. Released in 2013 under Summit Records, this album is a testament to the group's enduring reputation as one of North America's most venerable brass ensembles, as noted by The New York Times.
The album features an eclectic mix of 22 tracks, spanning a little over an hour and twelve minutes. It includes recent commissions for the American Brass Quintet alongside their own editions of Renaissance masters, offering a rich and diverse listening experience. Notable pieces include "Canzone: Canzon X," "Duo Nono Canzona," and "Five Pieces," each demonstrating the ensemble's ability to bring out the nuanced beauty of both contemporary and historical compositions.
From the hauntingly beautiful "Little Fantasy on Bach's Advent Chorale" to the lively "Five Pieces: No. 4 Scherzo - vivace," the album is a showcase of the American Brass Quintet's technical prowess and expressive depth. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Snapshot" offers a compelling exploration of the brass quintet's rich repertoire.
Tracks
Canzone: Canzon XErasmus Widmann, American Brass Quintet
Canzone: Canzone IErasmus Widmann, American Brass Quintet
Canzone: Canzone XIIErasmus Widmann, American Brass Quintet
Little Fantasy on Bach's Advent ChoraleCharles Whittenberg, American Brass Quintet
Duo Nono CanzonaAntonio Troilo, American Brass Quintet
Fixated Nights: No. 1 With Quiet IntensityTrevor Gureckis, American Brass Quintet
Fixated Nights: No. 2 TranquilTrevor Gureckis, American Brass Quintet
Fixated Nights: No. 3 DrivingTrevor Gureckis, American Brass Quintet
Elizabethian Ayres: No. 1 Fyer, Fyer!Thomas Morley, American Brass Quintet
Elizabethian Ayres: No. 2 Good morrow, Far Ladies of the MayThomas Morley, American Brass Quintet
Elizabethian Ayres: No. 3 Gaude Maria VirgoThomas Morley, American Brass Quintet
Elizabethian Ayres: No. 4.When Lo, by Breaks of Morning I Follow Lo the FootingThomas Morley, American Brass Quintet
Brass Quintet: No. 1. Hushed, MysteriousShafer Mahoney, American Brass Quintet
Brass Quintet: No. 2. MelancholyShafer Mahoney, American Brass Quintet
Brass Quintet: No. 3 Fast and rhythmicShafer Mahoney, American Brass Quintet
Five Pieces: No.1 Maestoso alla MarciaLudwig Maurer, American Brass Quintet
Five Pieces: No. 2 Lied - allegro giocosoLudwig Maurer, American Brass Quintet
Five Pieces: No. 3 Andante espressivoLudwig Maurer, American Brass Quintet
Five Pieces: No. 4 Scherzo - vivaceLudwig Maurer, American Brass Quintet
Five Pieces: No. 5 Allegro graziosoLudwig Maurer, American Brass Quintet
Two Fantasias: No. 1 Fantasia No. 11 a 5 (Cor Mio)John Ward, American Brass Quintet
Two Fantasias: No. 2 Fantasia No. 4 a 6John Ward, American Brass Quintet
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