New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet

The New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet, comprising the principal brass players of the Orchestra, enjoys worldwide exposure and an international reputation. The group made its debut in 1983 when they joined with The Canadian Brass for a concert in Ottawa, Canada. This was the beginning of a regular musical collaboration between these two brass quintets, with subsequent joint performances at the summer festivals of Tanglewood, Wolf Trap, Great Woods, and Mostly Mozart; concerts in cities throughout Canada and the United States; and on four recordings. The Principal Brass Quintet has hosted an annual Holiday Concert at Avery Fisher Hall since 1995, and since 2016 have been conducted on this show by the legendary trumpeter Phil Smith. The ensemble has toured the country, performing in Los Angeles, Rochester, and Saratoga Springs in recent years.