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...the Sound of Brass on the highest level
The members of this brass group—two trumpeters, Vienna horn, trombone and tuba—are music
teachers and orchestra members. In addition to three Austrians, an American and a Columbian
complete the group. In the year 2000, they founded Amadeus Brass Quintet, a group which
presents music, accompanied by texts which bring both interesting information and
humor into the program.On this CD, Amadeus Brass introduces itself, making use of a
wide spectrum of composers and musical styles (Bach, Mussorgsky, Strauss, Debussy,
Bernstein, etc.) creating both curiosity and satisfaction through its virtuosic
interpretations. Amadeus Brass Quintet: “From Bach to Bernstein”. Music CD
with boolket, $20. Order from: Volkskultur Niederösterreich, 3452
Atzenbrugg, Schlossplatz 1. Tel.: 02275 / 4660

OÖ Nachrichten (Upper Austrian News) Jan. 22, 2005

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...“Amadeus Brass“ is the name of a troop from Lower Austria which was awarded the Cultural Prize from Tullnerfeld in 2004 for its musical efforts. These five musicians thrill their listeners with a mixture from classical to pop. At the conclusion of their appearance in the Festspielhaus in St. Pölten they were rewarded by enthusiastic applause.

Kronen Zeitung (Kronen Newspaper)

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…brass quintet heralds in the new year with spirited music.
If you didn`t have the chance to experience the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra on January 1,
you have another opportunity to hear a new year`s concert. The Amadeus Brass Quintet,
composed of two trumpets, Vienna horn, trombone and tuba, will build a musical bridge
to the new year next week, for those of us who need a little more time to make quality
decisions. Gerald Pfister, Karl Hemmelmayer, Andreas Simbeni, Rodrigo Mora Pinzón and
Franz Griesler will perform some of the works of great composers, including Franz Schubert,
the Strauss dynasty and Karl Michael Ziehrer.

Kurier Zeitung (Kurier Newspaper) Jan. 4, 2004

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...the pure joy of playing...
New Year`s Concert / spirited melodies and humorous interludes / How the Amadeus Brass became a quintet / Its not just their music which excites the listeners, it is just as well their humor, the joy they display in making music is contagious. In commenting about their new CD, one of the musicians said: “You can give it to someone else as a gift, or you can keep it for yourself.” The audience enjoyed themselves immensely and expressed their appreciation through enthusiastic applause and a standing ovation.

Inge Mosser, Wilhelmsburg

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Brass music / “Not just noise” is one way to describe the Amadeus Brass Quintett concert in the Minoritenkloster in Tulln. Although the five musicians have taken on the name of the austrian composer, their repertoire extends far beyond the borders of Mozart, or for that matter classical music as a whole. Minister of Culture Susanne Schimek greeted the expectant crowd at their concert in the Minoritencloster. Gerald Pfister (trumpet), Karl Hemmelmayer (trumpet), Andreas Simbeni (Vienna horn), Rodrigo Mora Pinzón (trombone) and Franz Griesler (tuba) proceded to demonstrate the rich possibilities of their brass instruments. In addition to the outstanding ability of the musicians, one should point out that the choice of musical pieces was delightful. The evening began with Mozart and developed from there. Three movements from Mussorgsky`s “Pictures at an Exibition” were a particular joy for the educated public which expressed its understanding and appreciation by means of enthusiastic applause.
In the second half of the concert, the quintet continued to reveal its multifaceted ability by bringing.operette melodies, blues and ragtime. A Medley of songs from Bernstein`s “West Side Story” was particualarly impressive.

Doris Firmkranz

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…New Year`s Concert well attended
The culture kick-off in Wilhelmsburg for the year 2003 took place in the Volkshaus in the form of a new year`s concert. 115 enthusiastic listeners enjoyed the sounds of Amadeus Brass Quintet, made up of Gerald Pfister (trumpet-USA), Karl Hemmelmayer (trumpet), Andreas Simbeni (Vienna horn), Rodrigo Mora Pinzón (trombone- Columbia) and Franz Griesler(tuba). The five musicians, all living in Lower Austria, see themselves as ambassadors of Brass music for “listening ears.”

Stadtzeitung (City Newspaper) St. Pölten

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