Onyx Brass

Onyx brassRunning Time: 70 minutes, no interval
Age Guidance: Open to all
18/16Celebrating over 30 years at the forefront of chamber music-making, Onyx Brass is renowned for redefining the brass quintet as a powerful and expressive concert medium. Equally acclaimed for performances of the classic repertoire and for championing contemporary music, the ensemble combines dazzling technical brilliance with the clarity and warmth that have become its hallmark. BBC Radio 3's Sarah Walker praised the group's "staggering virtuosity", while Gramophone described its playing as "some of the most thrilling chamber brass-playing of its kind".At the heart of Onyx Brass' work lies a deep commitment to new music and education. The ensemble has commissioned and premiered more than 200 works by leading composers including Thea Musgrave, Michael Nyman, Judith Bingham, Jonathan Dov and John Tavener. Alongside its extensive concert schedule, Onyx has led workshops and masterclasses from primary schools to the Juilliard School in New York and held long-standing residencies, including 15 years at Imperial College London. Onyx Brass has toured widely across the UK and internationally, appearing at major festivals and concert halls throughout Europe, the USA, Africa and beyond to widespread critical acclaim.Keep up to date with all events and updates on our socials @Macreadytheatre