1. Famous Inspirations

Brass Quintet

Thanks to outstanding original transcriptions, rediscover famous compositions from the turn of the 20^th century by giants such as Debussy, Ravel, Dvořák, Liszt and others, including Khachaturian’s celebrated Sabre Dance. The programme, as inspired as it is inspiring, consists of veritable timeless masterpieces that all audiences will be able to appreciate. Come and hear these works under the new incomparable light that Buzz Brass casts upon them !

2. Christmas à la Buzz Brass

Brass Quintet

For the holidays, the quintet offers a concert embodying all of the festive season’s magic, as much with emotion as with a touch of humour. The show full of good cheer includes classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker suite and the traditional Silent Night as well as more modern repertoire like Sleigh Ride and The Twelve Days of Christmas. A concert for the entire family to enjoy!

3. Buzz Salutes Gershwin

Brass Quintet & Piano

The ensemble gets you reacquainted with George Gershwin’s ageless works by combining the tones of its brass instruments with those of a piano to perform Rhapsody in Blue, Summertime and other great hits. Thanks to splendid exclusive arrangements, six instruments thus pay homage to this most celebrated of American composers by evoking all the brilliance and intensity of a symphonic orchestra toward an unforgettable experience!

4. Buzz Beat

Brass Quintet, Vibraphone and Drum Set

Buzz Brass teams up with two percussionists—on vibraphone and drum set—to carry the audience away to a diversified universe in which Classical, Latin and Jazz music live side by side in perfect harmony. Standards by Ellington, Bolling, Piazzolla and Guaraldi  rub shoulders in this rhythmic musical get-together that will absolutely fire up the audience!

5. The Planets

Brass Quintet & Organ

Tackling Gustav Holst’s iconic symphonic work, the quintet takes us on a majestic interplanetary voyage that sounds amazingly orchestral, including by uniting with the full, roaring power of an organ. Enhancing Buzz Brass’s already impressive palette and expressive dynamics, the combination of these six instruments makes for an enthralling performance that is sure to be remembered!

Optional narration and visual projection
Buzz illustrates its interpretation of The Planets through the projection of breathtaking images related to the planets that are the subject of Holst’s magnificent work. This riveting show explores the far reaches of the Solar System in seven fascinating video clips. Images are supported by the reading of a text by Pierre Chastenay, astronomer and lecturer in science at the Université du Québec à Montréal, public speaker, author, and host of the science show Le Code Chastenay on the Télé-Québec network.