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Acclaim“The Axiom Brass Quintet is committed to honest and serious music-making at the highest level. Their chamber-music sensibility reflects the tradition of the most venerable and respected string quartets, even as the group displays a unique and compelling aesthetic around passionate and poetic brass performance.”
Cliff Colnot, “…beauty and fullness of tone, precise intonation, virtuosic technique, expressive dynamic range, and stylistic flexibility. Axiom commands a repertoire ranging from Early Music and Renaissance to the most challenging contemporary compositions of today not to mention a fluency in the jazz idiom that puts most ensembles to shame. I have been consistently moved by their interpretations and inspired by their expressive maturity. …It is rare to find an ensemble possessing such artistic qualities also so devoted to education and outreach in its community, but this quintet is such an ensemble. They have performed over 100 educational concerts throughout the Chicago area as well as a summer brass seminar. Education is not just a side project for these men; it is one of their driving forces and a cornerstone of their mission.”
Christopher Martin, “Their performance at Walk Festival Hall was excellent. From the moment they stepped on stage to the final standing ovation the group proved their experience, talent and personality. Their level of playing was superb and equal to the many great musicians who have played on our festival stage.”
Tracy Jacobson “I was struck not only by their high level of musicality and technical ability, but also by their poised and assertive stage presence. …They have a clean, clear and precise sound. …This group does not miss a detail; they have a wide dynamic contrast, play with impeccable intonation, and have a balanced blend and approach to ensemble. Each performer is a virtuoso player.”
Erin Ellenburg, “[Axiom Brass] has quickly become one of the most popular tickets of the presenting series in Nichols Concert Hall. …I have no doubt that any presenting venue would benefit from adding Axiom Brass to the series roster. The level of their professionalism, technical skill and musicianship is truly superior.”
Fiona Queen, “Words cannot express how pleased I was with their joyful performance and the delight of our students. …Their dedication to music and enthusiasm for music-making was exuberantly transmitted to our students as they presented their diverse repertoire. I particularly liked the contemporary pieces they played, which were as engrossing and expressive as their Bach fugue. They augmented the performance with lively explanations of their instruments, background information on the music and composer, and a patient and informative question-and-answer session.”
Denise Y. Knox “The Axiom Brass has a crystalline beauty of sound that is pure joy to hear. Thank you so much for your splendid performance of my "Duxbury Fanfare"!
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