Connaught Brass

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 brand-new commissions, audience-favourite arrangements and a 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.

Jean-Philippe Rameau Overture from Dardanus; 

André Lafosse Suite Impromptu; 

Ravel Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn; 

Debussy arr. Tweed - Suite Bergamasque; 

Enrique Crespo - Ragtime from Suite Americana;

Astor Piazzola arr. Verhelst - Suite from Maria de Buenos Aires; 

Florence Price Resignation; 

Florence Price arr. Blair Adoration; 

Gershwin arr. Gale - Selections from Porgy and Bess