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| Morgenmusik members Richard Given, Trumpet, Barbara Bruns, Organ, and Philip Swanson, Trombone, in concert, Rockport MA. |
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MORGENMUSIK is a brass collective founded by Philip Swanson (trombone) and Richard Given (trumpet) to perform and record repertoire for chamber brass ensembles as well as brass in combination with other instruments. The name “Morgenmusik” is drawn from a brass quartet of that title written by Paul Hindemith. Morgenmusik Chamber Brass includes various duos, a trio, a quartet, a quintet, and a brass choir. They have performed throughout the Northeast in universities, concert halls, public schools, and churches. Drawing upon the wealth of talent in the Boston and New York City areas, Morgenmusik features many of the region's finest musicians.
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| Members of Morgenmusik Brass in concert with organist Barbara Bruns and members of the New York Philharmonic brass section in concert, New York, NY. |
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ENSEMBLES:
MORGENMUSIK BRASS TRIO
The Morgenmusik Brass Trio features Richard Given, trumpet, Kevin Owen, French horn, and Philip Swanson, trombone. The group performs original works and transcriptions from the Medieval period up to the present day, and features each instrument in solo, duo, and trio settings.
MORGENMUSIC BRASS QUARTET
The Morgenmusik Quartet includes Richard Given and Bruce Hall on trumpet and Philip Swanson and Gabriel Langfur on trombone. As in the trio, this group draws on the body of original works and transcriptions from the Medieval period to the present day.
MORGENMUSIC QUINTET and BRASS CHOIR
Morgenmusik also performs as a quintet and as a brass choir. The quintet consists of the five musicians who perform in the trio and the quartet, and the brass choir augments this ensemble with colleagues from Boston and New York City.
MORGENMUSIK with ORGAN
There is a great deal of repertoire written throughout the centuries for various combinations of brass instruments with organ. In performances of these works, the musicians of Morgenmusik are frequently joined by organist Barbara Bruns. |
Booking Performance Engagements:
Morgenmusik is available for recitals, workshops, and master classes. Their vast experience as performers, teachers, and recording artists makes a recital or a workshop with Morgenmusik an inspiring and memorable experience.
Contact:
Philip Swanson
P. O. Box 3040
Gloucester, MA 01931
(978) 283-0828
Swansonmusic@aol.com |
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