Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass

Dec 17, 2024

Overview

An annual December staple, this all-brass extravaganza includes original brass works and spectacular arrangements led by CSO trombonist Michael Mulcahy. From Gabrieli’s canzoni to music from Puccini’s Turandot, the program showcases the unparalleled artistry of the world’s most celebrated orchestral brass section.

Schedule
Program
Gabrieli

Canzon septimi toni à 8, No. 2

Gabrieli (arr. Higgins)

Canzon per sonar primi toni à 8, No. 1

Bissill

Corpendium 1

Juliani

Final Words

Brahms (arr. Crees)

Variations on a Theme by Haydn

Britten

Fanfare for St. Edmundsbury

Holst (arr. Boyd)

A Moorside Suite

Puccini (arr. Boyd)

Music from Turandot

Performers
Michael Mulcahy
Conductor

Extras

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Sponsors

Presented in collaboration with the Midwest Clinic, an International Band and Orchestra Conference.


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