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Onyx Brass

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Brass Quintet praised by Philip Jones! 30th Anniversary Edition! The Onyx Brass, a British brass quintet formed in 1993, was praised by the late British trumpet legend Philip Jones, who said, "Bravo, Onyx! The Onyx Brass, a British brass quintet formed in 1993, is a pioneer in the brass quintet field and has commissioned more than 200 new works. The members of the quintet consist of leading players from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera, English Chamber Orchestra, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, and other first-class venues. The album features commissioned works by renowned composers.Starting with a majestic fanfare for solo trumpet by Polish-British composer Roxanna Panufnik, daughter of Anjay Panufnik, the 30th anniversary project was initiated by one of the most important composers in the British music world, Mark=. Antony Turnigy's "ONYX30" offers a groovy fanfare and sweet, mellow-sounding harmonies that give the brass instruments plenty of charm. Tokyo M-Plus