Instrument: Wind Ensemble

The Belfiato Wind Quintet and Pavel Haas Quartet bring unique intensity to the East Neuk Festival's Czech night, quivering with intensity as they bring their homeland's music to life.

*****

Tango for Aristotle on the Istanbul Music Festival “Music Route”

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Peter Quantrill, 04 Jun

Criss-crossing and climbed the narrow streets of Balat, the “Music Route” takes in some of the city's hidden gems for intimate chamber recitals.

*****

A sonic meadow, with unusual reeds, at the Time:Spans festival

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Kurt Gottschalk, 15 Aug

San Francisco’s Splinter Reeds, echoing the traditional wind quintet but eschews the non-reed instruments, makes its second ever New York City appearance, part of the Earle Brown Foundation’s Time:Spans Festival.

***11

Master and pupil: Beethoven's Septet arranged by Czerny

Nahoko Gotoh, 14 Feb

It is a well-known fact that Beethoven's Septet was one of his most popular works during his lifetime. What is lesser known is that Carl Czerny, his pupil, made a version for wind sextet.

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Vinegar, marimbas and trolls in Oslo

Jack Dhainaut, 14 Sep

As part of Oslo's Ultima festival, wind bands Sjøforsvarets musikkorps and Det Norske Blåseensemble dazzle with a programme of works by contemporary Norwegian composers.

*****

The Fifth Century as a window to eternity

Sacha Evans, 16 Jun

The reprise of The Fifth Century marks the beginning of an extended partnership between Bryars and the Crossing.

***11

Performers

Calefax Federspiel Nederlands Blazers Ensemble Netherlands Wind Ensemble Östgöta Wind Symphony Orchestra