From TOLEDO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
On Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Peristyle Theater, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will present the world-famous brass ensemble, Canadian Brass for a program of classical arrangements and Canadian Brass originals.
In-person and livestreaming tickets to this ProMedica Masterworks Series performance are available now to the general public and can be purchased at toledosymphony.com, by calling 419-246.8000, or visiting the box office at 1838 Parkwood Ave. The performances on Friday and Saturday evening are presented by Venture Visionary Partners.
“As a brass player, I am very excited to welcome my good friends and the incredible artists of Canadian Brass to our beloved Toledo Symphony for the first time in almost 20 years,” says Alain Trudel, music director of the TSO. “Their dedication to spreading the love of all music around the world, individual
talent, and infectious stage presence has earned them the international reputation not only as the world’s most famous brass group but as truly great artists.”
While in Toledo, Canadian Brass will present a masterclass at Bowling Green State University on Thursday, February 17 and will work with Toledo Symphony School of Music, Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Toledo Ballet students on Saturday, February 19.
The masterclasses will focus on many areas, primarily performance anxiety and how young musicians can overcome the challenges and fears associated with performing.
Since forming in 1970, Canadian Brass has toured the world extensively, presenting their concert productions of brass standards, a wide-ranging library of original arrangements, lively dialogue, and theatrical effects to mass audiences. With a discography of over 130 albums, the group continues to reach Billboard Charts and has made numerous television appearances on shows like The Tonight Show, Today, and Entertainment Tonight.
Canadian Brass repertoire spans many genres and styles, including the works of Renaissance and Baroque masters, Classical works, marches, holiday favorites, ragtime, Dixieland, Latin, jazz, big band, Broadway, Christian music, as well as popular songs and standards. The group has created transcribed, arranged, and commissioned more than 600 works, including critically acclaimed compositions from Michael Kamen, Luther Henderson, Bramwell Tovey, Don Gillis, and more.
Aside from performing, Canadian Brass is dedicated to educating the next generation of musicians. While traveling around the world, the group often presents masterclasses to young musicians and students.
HOW TO ATTEND:
What: Canadian Brass
When: Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19, 2022
Where: Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe Street, Toledo
In-person Ticket Cost: Tickets begin at $22
Livestreaming Ticket Cost: $19.99
More info: Visit toledosymphony.com, stop by the TAPA Box Office located at 1838 Parkwood Avenue,
or call 419.246.8000, Monday-Friday, 9-5 PM.
For more information about Canadian Brass, please contact Vanessa Gardner, Director of Marketing &
Communications at vgardner@artstoledo.com.
