Connaught Brass

About
The recital features pieces by Bach, Rameau, Handel, Mozart, Ewald, Blumenfeld, Fauré and Beethoven, on trumpets, flugelhorn, horn, trombone and tuba.Winners of the Inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition and the Royal Overseas League Competition, Connaught Brass seek to redefine how brass chamber music is perceived. Blending a deep respect for the genre’s rich heritage with a fresh, youthful perspective, their performances are not only marked by vibrance and boldness, but with warmth and approachability, reflecting the strong camaraderie at the heart of the ensemble. Through their commitment to originality, Connaught Brass breathe new life into tradition, offering a unique and engaging concert experience with the ultimate goal of bringing brass chamber music to the forefront of today’s musical world.
“Technically astonishing, eclectic in repertoire, and prepared to explode cliches of what brass chamber music should sound like” – The Arts Desk
Date
Saturday 7 March 2026 4:30 PM - 6:15 PM (UTC+01)Location
Peak Music Society
Cavendish Hall, Edensor, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PJ