Buzz Brass

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Featuring fresh musical arrangements in a unique repertoire that brilliantly blends classical music and various styles, combined with a strong stage presence that appeals to a wide audience, Buzz Brass is one of the most renowned brass quintets in Canada....

Featuring fresh musical arrangements in a unique repertoire that brilliantly blends classical music and various styles, combined with a strong stage presence that appeals to a wide audience, Buzz Brass is one of the most renowned brass quintets in Canada. Since 2002, the ensemble has presented over 2,000 concerts, reaching more than 500,000 music lovers throughout North America, Europe and China. Last year alone, 130 concerts were presented throughout Canada, a record-breaking season and a great success for this “top-notch brass quintet” (CBC Music).

© Michel Bérard

Projects

Famous Inspirations

Christmas with Buzz Brass

Buzz Beat

Buzz greets Gershwin

The Planets

Reviews

Buzz Brass Takes the Stage with Famous Inspirations.
The group’s innovative approach to classical music was evident throughout the evening, as they seamlessly blended classical music with modern compositions, creating a sound that was both fresh and exciting. The audience was thoroughly engaged, and their appreciation was evident in the thunderous applause that followed each piece.

— Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt News

The Scherzo of Ravel’s F major Quartet is jaw droppingly brilliant – a testament to the ensemble’s sensational embouchure – and almost convinces that the music was conceived for brass. […] Warmly recommended.

— Gramophone Magazine (London, UK)

An attractive recital with each of four gems in this repertoire being polished to a glittering sparkle. […] All are highly creative re-arrangements; wholly satisfying both structurally and expressively.

— WholeNote (Toronto)

The sound of Buzz Brass is splendid. The musical environment they create radiates with a bright and golden glow […] memorable melodies such as Satie’s Gymnopédies and Dvorak’s famous American Quartet (originally for strings) find themselves enhanced, almost sharper.

— Ici Musique, Radio-Canada (Montreal)

A first-class brass quintet, with a likeable flair for humour and for pleasing a crowd without uttering a word.

— Three Weeks Edinburgh Newspaper (Scotland)

Époustouflant. Les instruments font mieux que se compléter, ils s’inscrivent dans le prolongement des uns et des autres pour assurer le déploiement fluide du discours.

— La Presse (Montréal)

Five very serious musicians and an MC with an art for clowning and communication. An absolute must for any music lover.

— Fringe Review

Videos

Famous Inspirations

Christmas Concert

The Planets

Buzz salutes Gershwin

Montréal Hora Cero

Cuban Overture

That’s a Plenty

Buzz Beat - Toot Suite

Photos

© Michel Bérard
© Michel Bérard
© Michel Bérard
© Michel Bérard

Calendar

December

6 December 2024

Buzz Brass - Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
7 December 2024

Buzz Brass - Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre

Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
10 December 2024

Buzz Brass - artsPlace Canmore

Canmore, Alberta, Canada
13 December 2024

Buzz Brass - Théâtre Le Patriote

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Québec, Canada

January

24 January 2025

Buzz Brass - Théâtre Alphonse-Desjardins

Repentigny, Québec, Canada
26 January 2025

February

23 February 2025

Buzz Brass - Performing Arts Lakefield

Lakefield, Ontario, Canada

May

3 May 2025

Buzz Brass - Le Vitrail Espace culturel

Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada