Empire Brass presents a spirited survey of Romantic-era brass music, focusing on accessible, overtly tuneful works from France and Spain. The album includes engaging arrangements of popular orchestral and operatic melodies alongside original compositions.
- The album was recorded in 1992 at Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusetts.
- This release features arrangements by members of Empire Brass, including Stephen Rowzen and Robert Members.
- Romantic Brass: Music of France & Spain reached the 13th position on the Billboard Traditional Classical Albums chart.
Empire Brass is a flexible, virtuosic brass quintet based in Boston, known for their wide-ranging repertoire and polished performances. At the time of this 1992 release, they were a well-established ensemble with a discography on Telarc that explored both standard brass chamber music and more adventurous programming.
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