Spanish Brass is one of the most dynamic and highly regarded chamber music groups on the international music scene. They have participated in some of the most prestigious venues and festivals around the globe, as well as such signal moments as the gala award ceremony of the Principe de Asturias Prize and recording the music for the play “La Fundación” by Buero Vallejo for the National Drama Center and the soundrack for the film “Descongélate” by Félix Sabroso for El Deseo Producers.
In 1996 they won the First Prize in the “Ville de Narbonne” (France) 6th International Competition for Brass Quintets, considered to be the event of greatest prestige for this ensemble. In 2017 the group received the I Bankia Music Talent Award in Spain, for the most influential musical artists, and in 2019 they received the Espai Ter de Musica de Torroella de Montgrí Award and four Carles Santos Music Awards.
In 2020, Spanish Brass was honored by receiving the National Music Prize from Spain’s Ministry of Culture, the country’s highest musical honor.
All told, they have released 31 recordings, including three double CDs and 2 CD-DVDs. Spanish Brass has founded two international brass festivals: the Spanish Brass Alzira Festival (www.sbalz.com) and Brassurround (www.brassurround.com).
Spanish Brass plays Shires trumpets and trombone, Paxman French horn, Melton tuba and Romera Brass mutes and mouthpieces. They use the BlackBinder application. Spanish Brass uses BAGS instrument cases and are the owners of the BAGS company.
In addition, they receive support from the Institut Valencià de Cultura and the Ministerio de Cultura-INAEM.
For more info see: www.spanishbrass.com
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