Description
Holiday Brass is our festive tradition featuring the best of brass! Witness the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass in a resounding program of seasonal ballads, carols, and more. Whether it comes from the vitality of the Renaissance, the glory of the Baroque, or the nostalgic jubilation in the music of Hollywood’s most popular Christmas movies, Holiday Brass will end 2021 on a high note.
Featured Artists
Brian Buerkle, conductor
Colorado Symphony Brass & Percussion
Repertoire
BRIAN BALMAGES “A Festival Fanfare”
TRAD. FRENCH CAROLS Chants De Noël Français
I. Ding Dong! Merrily on High
II. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
III. Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella
GABRIELI Sonata XIII a8 from Canzone e Sonate
BRUCKNER Ave Maria, WAB7
HUMPERDINCK Suite from Hansel and Gretel
I. Introduction
II. Evening Prayer
III. Witch’s Ride
ANTHONY DiLORENZO “Baltazar – A King’s Journey”
TRAD. ENGLISH CAROL “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
PER-ERIK MORAEUS “Koppågnen”
TRAD. ENGLISH CAROL “Deck the Halls”
TRAD. SPANISH CAROL “Fum, Fum, Fun”
RICHARD WILLIS / EDMUND SEARS “It Swings Upon a Midnight Clear”
TRAD. GERMAN CAROL “O Tannenbaum”
JAMES LORD PIERPONT “Jingle Bells Swing-a-Ling-Ding"
arr. CARL STROMMEN A Big Band Christmas
I. Here Comes Santa Claus
II. Santa Clause is Coming To Town
III. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
IV. Auld Lang Syne