Buzz Brass
Friday November 7, 2025 7:30pm 
Festival Theatre, Wolfville
The Canadian quintet Buzz Brass has been travelling the world , captivating classical music lovers since 2002. The ensemble has given over 1,950 concerts and won over more than 500,000music lovers across North America, Europe and China. Over the years, Buzz Brass has earned numerous awards and honours—including Canada’s OPUS, ADISQ, and Trille Or prizes. With its innovative programs, acclaimed recordings and broad appeal, the group has become one of Canada’s most reputed brass quintets.
Recent projects include partnerships with recognized Canadian symphony orchestras such as those in Quebec, Winnipeg, or Sherbrooke, as well as with Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra. The Quintet has eight acclaimed albums to its credit.
Sylvain Lapointe, Trumpet
Frédéric Gagnon, Trumpet
Pascal Lafrenière, French Horn
Jason De Carufel, Trombone
Sylvain Arseneau, Bass Trombone
"The Scherzo of Ravel’s F major Quartet is jaw droppingly brilliant – a testament to the ensemble’s sensational embouchure – and almost convinces that the music was conceived for brass. […] Warmly recommended." - Gramophone (prestigious London magazine)
"An attractive recital with each of four gems in this repertoire being polished to a glittering sparkle. […] All are highly creative re-arrangements; wholly satisfying both structurally and expressively". - WholeNote
"A first-class brass quintet, with a likeable flair for humour and for pleasing a crowd without uttering a word." - Three Weeks Edinburgh newspaper
