February 24, 2010
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - UAB's Alys Stephens Center will present Boston Brass at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 21 in the center, 1200 10th Ave. South. Enjoy a free pre-concert Prelude discussion of the music at 2 p.m. Tickets are $50, $42, $32; $15 for the 30 & Under Classical Pass. A limited number of VIP tickets are available. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org.
After 25 years Boston Brass still achieves new levels in brass performance and treats its audiences to a unique musical experience, from exciting classical arrangements and jazz standards to breathtaking vocal harmony. The ensemble, which performs more than 100 shows annually, has several acclaimed recordings to its credit and often can be heard on National Public Radio's "Performance Today." The latest release, "Latin Nights," showcases the immense talent and range of capabilities of all five players: Jose Sibaja and Jeff Conner, trumpet; Chris Castellanos, horn; Lance Laduke, trombone and euphonium; and Andrew Hitz, tuba.
The ensemble's lively shows, touched with humor and personality, extend beyond classical formality to deliver great music and boisterous fun. On the program for the Alys Stephens Center show "Sunny Days and Latin Nights" are "Danza Final" from "Estancia" by Alberto Ginastera; "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart; "Tango Apasionado" by Astor Piazzolla; Bulgarian and Irish folk songs; a Latin-American suite arranged by Jose Sibaja and J.D. Shaw; "Malaguena" by Ernesto Lecuona; "Autumn Leaves" by Josef Kosma and Dave Brubeck; and "Blues for Ben" by Stanton Moore.
This show is part of the Birmingham Music Club Classically Inclined Series. It is made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and is sponsored by the Birmingham Music Club Guild, National Endowment for the Arts, The Birmingham News, WBHM and Viva Health.
About UAB's Alys Stephens Center
UAB's Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center is one of the Southeast's premier performing arts centers, hosting the best in international, national and local performance. Home to the UAB departments of Theatre and Music and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the ASC also presents its own season, bringing the world's best music, dance, theater, comedy and family entertainment to Alabama.