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Gabriel V Brass Ensemble presents Celebration in Brass an inspiring collection of fanfares, beloved hymns, and masterworks arranged for brass by twentieth-century composers. Music lovers will know the hymns Be Thou My Vision, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, Be still, my soul, God of Grace and God of Glory, All Creatures of our God and King. Gabriel V's charge to promote excellence in music for worship for all generations is embodied in this program, featuring works by James Curnow, Karl Jenkins, Jack Stamp, John Stevens, and others. Music lovers will revel in these resounding works of praise, meditation, and faith-filled celebration. Joining Gabriel V are the award-winning members of Spirit of America Band's Winter Percussion Ensemble. Recorded in the stunning acoustics of Mechanics Hall, Worcester, this Super Audio CD provides the listener with all the warmth and brilliance of hearing Gabriel V perform firsthand.
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GABRIEL V BRASS ENSEMBLE offers the best in fanfare and solo brass works, presenting distinctive programs from classics of the Venetian School to contemporary works, as well as elegant jazz, patriotic favorites, and holiday fare. Gabriel V collaborates frequently with Glori' Dei Cantores, and has toured 23 countries in the UK, Europe, and Russia, and by invitation performed works by Gabrieli for the 900th anniversary celebration of Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy. In the U.S. they have performed in 49 cities from New York to San Francisco, and they can be heard at their annual concert series in the Church of the Transfiguration.
