Héritage Buzz Brass

• Victor Ewald (1860 - 1935): Brass Quintet No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 5:
• 1 Ewald: Brass Quintet No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 5: I. Moderato - Più mosso 05:09
• 2 Ewald: Brass Quintet No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 5: II. Adagio non troppo lento - Allegro vivace - Tempo I. Adagio 03:53
• 3 Ewald: Brass Quintet No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 5: III. Allegro moderato 04:10
• Axel Jørgensen (1881 - 1947): Brass Quintet in A-flat Major:
• 4 Jørgensen: Brass Quintet in A-flat Major: I. Moderato 04:38
• 5 Jørgensen: Brass Quintet in A-flat Major: II. Intermezzo 03:03
• 6 Jørgensen: Brass Quintet in A-flat Major: III. Andante cantabile 04:46
• 7 Jørgensen: Brass Quintet in A-flat Major: IV. Finale 03:51
• Oskar Böhme (1870 - 1938): Brass Sextet in E-flat Minor, Op. 30:
• 8 Böhme: Brass Sextet in E-flat Minor, Op. 30: I. Adagio, ma non tanto - Allegro molto 05:36
• 9 Böhme: Brass Sextet in E-flat Minor, Op. 30: II. Scherzo: Allegro vivace 02:22
• 10 Böhme: Brass Sextet in E-flat Minor, Op. 30: III. Andante cantabile 04:04
• 11 Böhme: Brass Sextet in E-flat Minor, Op. 30: IV. Allegro con spirito 04:01
• Total Runtime 45:33

Info for Héritage

For its first album for ATMA Classique, Buzz Cuivres (Buzz Brass) presents Héritage, featuring an array of important works for brass by composers Victor Ewald, Axel Jørgensen, and Oskar Böhme, who have left a rich legacy of chamber music for brass. All the works on the program were composed specifically for brass instruments at the beginning of the 20th century and showcase their beauty and virtuosity.

Around 1820, the invention of valves finally enabled brass instruments to play all the notes in the chromatic scale, as woodwinds and strings had long been able to do. This technical progress spurred musicians to perfect their art and created a climate in which performers could flourish, leading to what might be called a “golden age” of brass writing. This is what this recording is all about.

The Canadian quintet Buzz Cuivres has been travelling the world and captivating classical music lovers since 2002. Whether alone or with guest musicians, Buzz Brass’s highly original performances consistently make a strong impression. The ensemble has given over 1 800 concerts and won over more than 450 000 music lovers across North America, Europe, and China. Over the years, Buzz Cuivres has earned numerous awards and honours—including Canada’s Opus, ADISQ, and Trille Or prizes—in recognition of the quality and renown of its performances.

With its innovative programs, acclaimed recordings, unique repertoire, and broad appeal, the group has become one of Canada’s most reputable brass quintets. With this album, the quintet now has eight to its credit and continues working on new repertoire for future recordings.

Buzz Brass

Buzz Brass
Since 2002, Buzz Brass quintet has been travelling all over the globe to captivate classical music lovers. Whether its concerts consist of brass quintet alone or together with guest musicians, the original artistic propositions it presents leave nobody cold. With over 1,600 appearances to its credit, the ensemble has reached more than 350,000 music lovers throughout North America, Europe and China. The numerous awards and distinctions that Buzz Brass has earned over the years (Opus, ADISQ, and Trille Or) attest to both the quality and the relevance of its musical performances. Thanks to numerous innovative programs, praiseworthy recordings, a unique repertoire and a vision of classical concerts that reaches out to a wide audience, the group now features among the most reputable brass quintets in Canada. Its appearances abroad (Edinburgh’s 2015 Fringe Festival, Beijing’s 2016 Meet in Beijing Arts Festival, and New York’s 2018 Chamber Music America) enable Canadian musicians’ know-how to shine forth and inspire youths from everywhere to learn music. Its latest productions have had Buzz collaborating with established symphony orchestras such as those of Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Winnipeg and Quebec City as well as with Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra.

Booklet for Héritage