Empire Brass enjoys an international reputation as North America’s finest brass quintet, renowned for its brilliant virtuosity and the unparalleled diversity of its repertoire. All five musicians have held leading positions with major American orchestras and performed around the world.
Empire Brass will be joined by the granddaughter of the legendary Maria & Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music. With a voice critics have called “hauntingly clear” (New York Times), von Trapp, along with the Empire Brass, “will send a thrill of pleasure through your nervous system” (Boston Globe).
PROGRAM (subject to change)
Basse Danse Bergeret, Tielman Susato
Morning Dance (from Romeo & Juliet), Sergei Prokofiev
Troika (from Lieutenant Kije), Sergei Prokofiev
Danse Arabe (from The Nutcracker), Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Danse Russe, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Emmanuel (with Elisabeth von Trapp), Plain Song 12th century
Hodie Christus Natus Est (with Elisabeth von Trapp), 7th century Gregorian Chant
Elisabeth von Trapp solo selections (with Douglas Major)
Climb Every Mountain (with Elisabeth von Trapp), Rodgers & Hammerstein
Because all Men Are Brothers (with Elisabeth von Trapp), J.S. Bach
INTERMISSION
Kesh Jig, Traditional
Gigue (from Elizabethan Dance Suite), Anthony Holborne
Rondo Alla Turca, Wolfgang A. Mozart
76 Trombones, Meredith Wilson
God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen (with Elisabeth von Trapp), English Traditional
The First Noel (with Elisabeth von Trapp), English Traditional
Elisabeth von Trapp solo selections (with Douglas Major)
Edelweiss (with Elisabeth von Trapp & Greg Miller), Rogers & Hammerstein
Silent Night (with Elisabeth von Trapp), Franz Gruber
Ding Dong Merrily on HIgh, 16th Century French
Deck the Halls, Welsh Traditional
Jingle Bells/O Come All Ye Faithful, James Pierpoint/John F. Wade
Dinner and a Show!
Make it a special night with Dinner and a Show, courtesy of Le Bistro by Avila, Torrington's newest upscale dining experience (on East Main Street across from Jimmy's Store and next to Ponte's Package Store). For just $24.95 per person, you'll enjoy a fantastic prix fixe selection with seating at 5:30pm. You can purchase this exclusive, reserved seating when you select your seats for Empire Brass, either online or through the box office!
First Course
Mesclun Field Greens
with handcrafted balsamic vinaigrette!
Soup du Jour
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Second Course
Authentic Chicken Francais*
hand-floured with egg & lemon
complimented by Quinioa & vegetables
Tilapia Beurre Blanc*
White flakey fish with handcrafted lemon butter sauce
complimented by Quinioa & vegetables
Insalada Bistro*
with handcrafted dressing and your choice of grilled chicken or tilapia
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Third Course
**** Must Have Desserts! ****
Hand Crafted!
Mousse au Chocolat*
handcrafted with Belgian Chocolate
Crème Caramel*
Spain's version of Crème Brulee, with draping caramel
* Tax & Gratuity not included
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