Brass Quintet (Marcus Rojas, tuba; Thomas Hutchinson, trombone; Leelanee Sterrett, horn; Thomas Hoyt, trumpet; and Wayne J. du Maine, trumpet) presents works by Piazzolla (1921-1992), Victor Ewald (1860-1935), Bernstein (1918-1990), Puccini (1858-1924) and Rich Shemaria. About the Performers Tubist Marcus Rojas has performed with such diverse groups as The Metropolitan Opera, The American Ballet Theatre, American Symphony Orchestra, Radio City Music Hall, and ensembles led by Lionel Hampton, David Byrne and P.D.Q. Bach. Trumpeter Thomas Hoyt has appeared as soloist or guest artist with the Bach Aria Group, Philharmonia Virtuosi and the Chamber music Society of Lincoln Center. He is also a major player of traditional music and is a member of New York Big Brass and Solid Brass, and has performed with numerous New York orchestras: the American Symphony, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, the New York City Opera and the New York City Ballet. Trumpeter Wayne J. du Maine has performed and recorded with such ensembles as the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and Orchestra of St. Luke’s. He currently holds the principal chair with the Brooklyn Philharmonic and the American Composers Orchestra.
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