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Berlin Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet

Berlin Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet — Thursday, October 20, 2011

The Berlin Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet redefines the sound of the classic wind quintet. The ensemble's commitment to the woodwind quintet repertoire is passionate, and they continue to astonish audiences worldwide with their expressive performances. Gramophone magazine states “The Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet are faultless. Recommended with enthusiasm.”

Concert Program

PROGRAM NOTES (PDF)

W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) Fantasy f minor K.594 (arr. M.Hasel)
Endre Szervánszky (1911-1977) Quintet No.1 (1953)
György Ligeti (1923-2006) Six Bagatelles (1953)
--intermission--
Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Summer music, op.31 (1956)
Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Quintet op.43 (1922)

ENCORE:

Gunther Schuller 2nd movement of Suite for Woodwind Quintet: "Blues"
American Folk Suite by Kazimir Machala

Artists' Web Site:

http://www.windquintet.com/