Events for March 21, 2026

About the ProgramThe American Brass Quintet continues a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States with a program of American music. The concert begins with a brief nod to the past, John Dowland's lively Earl of Essex Galliard/ Can She Excuse My Wrongs before focusing on living American composers. Dan Coleman and David Biedenbender are moving pieces that have earned significant places in ABQ's repertoire. Philip Lasser's work was commissioned by Juilliard in honor of ABQ's 30th anniversary as ensemble-in-residence and intersperses poetry among the movements that reflects the American spirit with a powerful and positive message. Reena Esmail is an American of Indian heritage who uses Hindustani modality in her piece Khirkiyaan. Closing the program is one lively chapter of Book of Brass by one of the foremost American composers, Jennifer Higdon. Diverse in many ways, this program is a great representation of American culture at its finest.About the ArtistsThe American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the premier chamber music ensembles of our time, celebrated for peerless leadership in the brass world. “The most distinguished” of brass quintets (American Record Guide), ABQ has earned its stellar reputation through its celebrated performances, genre-defining commissioned works, and an ongoing […]