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Empire Brass discuss who they are and their backgrounds

BROADCAST: 1986 | DURATION: 00:24:23

Synopsis

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.

Details

Broadcast Date
1986

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
24 minutes, 23 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Musicians

Tags

Empire Brass (Musical group)--Performances Brass instrument players--Performances.--United States--20th century Brass instrument music. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Empire Brass (Musical group), performer. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Severinsen, Doc Tanglewood, Boston Symphony Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990--Influence Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990. Mass

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