The quintet of Empire Brass was founded by Rolf Smedvig after he was asked to take part in Leonard Bernstein's "Mass". All the men came from families with musical backgrounds. Currently on tour, Empire Brass plays at Orchestra Hall this evening, the day of the recording. They have been to Europe seven times, Japan twice and they have been to all the United States except for Hawaii.

Music director and contemporary conductor of the Brno Orchestra, Grammy winner, and pianist Dennis Russell Davies discusses his innovative techniques when conducting pieces by musicians such as Philip Glass and his work with music fusion.