Dublin Brass Week 2013
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DUBLIN BRASS WEEK 2013 COMPETITIONS
DUBLIN BRASS WEEK 2013 CONCERTO COMPETITION
Concerto performance of Haydn Trumpet Concerto with Dublin Symphony Orchestra in November 2013
Winner: DANIELLE RICH (Australia)
2nd Prize: NICK WALKLEY (UK)
DUBLIN BRASS WEEK 2013 SCREENED ORCHESTRAL AUDITION
€200 voucher presented by EMS Dublin
Winner: VICTOR JENSEN (Denmark)
FACULTY 2013
Wim Van Hasselt
Trumpet Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Wim Van Hasselt is a member of the trumpet section of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam. He teaches at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and regulary gives recitals and masterclasses at home and abroad (Europe, N-America and Japan).
He’s also an active chamber musician in different ensembles and has appeared at the festivals of Lucerne, Bad Kissingen and Schleswig Holstein among many others.
Wim Van Hasselt was born in Turnhout, Belgium. He studied at the Hochschule für Musik in Karlsruhe (Germany) with Prof. Reinhold Friedrich and Prof. Dr. Edward H. Tarr (baroque trumpet). He also attended lessons and masterclasses given by Ole Edvard Antonsen, Prof. Klaus Schuhwerk, Markus Stockhausen and Philip Smith.
After taking part in the orchestra academies of the Deutsche Oper Berlin and the State Opera Stuttgart he had a trumpet position with the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin, from 2005 to 2009. In addition to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra he has played with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Lucerne Festival Orchestra.
Recently his first solo CD “On the Road” was released on the Channel Classics label, showing his versatility and feeling for style in an impressive manner. It includes a couple of works that have been composed especially for this CD. The project was awarded the “Prix de Salon” 2010 of the Foundation Donateurs Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Wim Van Hasselt is a Yamaha Artist.
Trumpet Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Wim Van Hasselt is a member of the trumpet section of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam. He teaches at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and regulary gives recitals and masterclasses at home and abroad (Europe, N-America and Japan).
He’s also an active chamber musician in different ensembles and has appeared at the festivals of Lucerne, Bad Kissingen and Schleswig Holstein among many others.
Wim Van Hasselt was born in Turnhout, Belgium. He studied at the Hochschule für Musik in Karlsruhe (Germany) with Prof. Reinhold Friedrich and Prof. Dr. Edward H. Tarr (baroque trumpet). He also attended lessons and masterclasses given by Ole Edvard Antonsen, Prof. Klaus Schuhwerk, Markus Stockhausen and Philip Smith.
After taking part in the orchestra academies of the Deutsche Oper Berlin and the State Opera Stuttgart he had a trumpet position with the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin, from 2005 to 2009. In addition to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra he has played with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Lucerne Festival Orchestra.
Recently his first solo CD “On the Road” was released on the Channel Classics label, showing his versatility and feeling for style in an impressive manner. It includes a couple of works that have been composed especially for this CD. The project was awarded the “Prix de Salon” 2010 of the Foundation Donateurs Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Wim Van Hasselt is a Yamaha Artist.
Anthony Plog
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Freiburg
Anthony Plog began studying music at the age of 10, and by the age of 19 he was playing extra trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under conductors such as Zubin Mehta, James Levine, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Claudio Abbado, to name a few. His first orchestral position was Principal Trumpet with the San Antonio Symphony from 1970-1973 and was followed by a 2 year stint with the Utah Symphony as Associate Principal. He left the Utah Symphony in 1976 to pursue a solo and composition career, and while living in Los Angeles from 1976-1988 supported himself by playing Principal Trumpet with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony and by occasionally playing in the film studios ( Star Trek 1, Gremlins, Rocky 2&3, Altered States, etc. ).
In 1990 he moved to Europe to play Solo Trumpet with the Malmo Symphony in Sweden, and since 1993 has been a Professor at the Staatliche Hochschule fur Musik in Freiburg, Germany. During this time he was co-solo Trumpet with the Basel Symphony in Switzerland for 3 years. He has also toured as co-solo Trumpet with the Stockholm Royal Philharmonic ( Japan 1992 ) and the Buenos Aires Symphony (Germany and Holland 1997).
As a soloist, Anthony Plog has toured throughout the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Japan. He has numerous recordings to his credit, and has recorded solo albums for labels as diverse as BIS, Crystal, Centaur, and Summit. In addition to his solo career, Mr. Plog has made chamber music an important part of his musical life. He is a founding member of the Fine Arts Brass Quintet and the Summit Brass, and has performed with such chamber music organizations as the Chicago Chamber Musicians, Chamber Music Northwest, St. Louis Brass Quintet, etc.
Since being appointed to his first teaching position upon his return to California from the Utah Symphony in 1976, Anthony Plog has taught at various institutions around the world, including California State University at Northridge, the University of Southern California, the Music Academy of the West, the Schola Cantorum (Basel, Switzerland), the Malmo Music Academy (Malmo, Sweden) and the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome.
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Freiburg
Anthony Plog began studying music at the age of 10, and by the age of 19 he was playing extra trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under conductors such as Zubin Mehta, James Levine, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Claudio Abbado, to name a few. His first orchestral position was Principal Trumpet with the San Antonio Symphony from 1970-1973 and was followed by a 2 year stint with the Utah Symphony as Associate Principal. He left the Utah Symphony in 1976 to pursue a solo and composition career, and while living in Los Angeles from 1976-1988 supported himself by playing Principal Trumpet with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony and by occasionally playing in the film studios ( Star Trek 1, Gremlins, Rocky 2&3, Altered States, etc. ).
In 1990 he moved to Europe to play Solo Trumpet with the Malmo Symphony in Sweden, and since 1993 has been a Professor at the Staatliche Hochschule fur Musik in Freiburg, Germany. During this time he was co-solo Trumpet with the Basel Symphony in Switzerland for 3 years. He has also toured as co-solo Trumpet with the Stockholm Royal Philharmonic ( Japan 1992 ) and the Buenos Aires Symphony (Germany and Holland 1997).
As a soloist, Anthony Plog has toured throughout the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Japan. He has numerous recordings to his credit, and has recorded solo albums for labels as diverse as BIS, Crystal, Centaur, and Summit. In addition to his solo career, Mr. Plog has made chamber music an important part of his musical life. He is a founding member of the Fine Arts Brass Quintet and the Summit Brass, and has performed with such chamber music organizations as the Chicago Chamber Musicians, Chamber Music Northwest, St. Louis Brass Quintet, etc.
Since being appointed to his first teaching position upon his return to California from the Utah Symphony in 1976, Anthony Plog has taught at various institutions around the world, including California State University at Northridge, the University of Southern California, the Music Academy of the West, the Schola Cantorum (Basel, Switzerland), the Malmo Music Academy (Malmo, Sweden) and the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome.
Martin Griebl
Principal Trumpet Munich Radio Orchestra
Martin Griebl, born in 1987, had his first trumpet lessons at the age of seven. From 2001 to 2006 he studied with Prof. Josef Eidenberger at Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität in Linz, while going to school at Adalbert Stifter Gymnasium Linz. After that he had to do military service in the music corps.
From 2007 to 2011 he did his bachelor at Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität with Johann Plank. Since 2011 he is doing his master studies at Kons Wien with Prof. Johann Plank and also at Universität Mozarteum Salzburg with Prof. Hans Gansch.
He regularly performs with orchestras like Berlinker Philharmoniker, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Volksoper Wien, RSO Wien, Bühnenorchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Concentus Musicus Wien, Ensemble Reconsil Wien, Klangforum Wien, European Union Youth Orchestra, Tonkünstlerorchester NÖ, Brucknerorchester Linz, etc.
He has been on concert tours to Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, France, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Japan. Since 2011 he is also a member of the Vienna Brass Connection.
In 2011 he was won the trumpet akademist position with Berliner Philharmoniker and continued to play there under conductors such as Sir. Simon Rattle until he was awarded Solo Trumpet in Deutsche Oper Berlin (Contract position) in 2012.
Since January 2013 he is Solo Trumpet in Münchner Rundfunkorchester.
Principal Trumpet Munich Radio Orchestra
Martin Griebl, born in 1987, had his first trumpet lessons at the age of seven. From 2001 to 2006 he studied with Prof. Josef Eidenberger at Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität in Linz, while going to school at Adalbert Stifter Gymnasium Linz. After that he had to do military service in the music corps.
From 2007 to 2011 he did his bachelor at Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität with Johann Plank. Since 2011 he is doing his master studies at Kons Wien with Prof. Johann Plank and also at Universität Mozarteum Salzburg with Prof. Hans Gansch.
He regularly performs with orchestras like Berlinker Philharmoniker, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Volksoper Wien, RSO Wien, Bühnenorchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Concentus Musicus Wien, Ensemble Reconsil Wien, Klangforum Wien, European Union Youth Orchestra, Tonkünstlerorchester NÖ, Brucknerorchester Linz, etc.
He has been on concert tours to Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, France, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Japan. Since 2011 he is also a member of the Vienna Brass Connection.
In 2011 he was won the trumpet akademist position with Berliner Philharmoniker and continued to play there under conductors such as Sir. Simon Rattle until he was awarded Solo Trumpet in Deutsche Oper Berlin (Contract position) in 2012.
Since January 2013 he is Solo Trumpet in Münchner Rundfunkorchester.
Ryan Quigley
Recording Artist, Lead Trumpet and Winner of Jazz Services Promoters' Choice Award 2011
Ryan Quigley is one of the most in demand lead and jazz trumpet players in the UK as well as a highly regarded composer and arranger.
Recordings and touring includes:
George Michael, Bob Geldof, Randy Brecker, Vince Mendoza, Kurt Elling, Sharleen Spiteri, Curtis Stiegers, Eddi Reader, Little Mix, Labrynth, Hamish Stewart, The Fratellis, Justin Currie, The Bad Plus, Terry Riley and many others.
Guest Lead and Principal trumpet:
Metropole Orchestra
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
RTE Concert Orchestra
RTE Symphony Orchestra
BBC Big Band
Tim Garland's Underground Orchestra
Laurence Cottle Big Band
Michel Le Grand
Ryan is currently lead trumpet with The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and is also a full time member of the highly successful jazz ensemble Brass Jaw.
As a band leader Ryan has won a Parliamentary Jazz Award, a Scottish Jazz Award and a UK Jazz Services Award.
Very active as a composer and arranger, Ryan has written many compositions and arrangements for the Ryan Quigley Big Band and his sextet. He is a very experienced horn section arranger and has also been commissioned to compose for various groups from full orchestras to big bands to brass quintets and more.
Recording Artist, Lead Trumpet and Winner of Jazz Services Promoters' Choice Award 2011
Ryan Quigley is one of the most in demand lead and jazz trumpet players in the UK as well as a highly regarded composer and arranger.
Recordings and touring includes:
George Michael, Bob Geldof, Randy Brecker, Vince Mendoza, Kurt Elling, Sharleen Spiteri, Curtis Stiegers, Eddi Reader, Little Mix, Labrynth, Hamish Stewart, The Fratellis, Justin Currie, The Bad Plus, Terry Riley and many others.
Guest Lead and Principal trumpet:
Metropole Orchestra
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
RTE Concert Orchestra
RTE Symphony Orchestra
BBC Big Band
Tim Garland's Underground Orchestra
Laurence Cottle Big Band
Michel Le Grand
Ryan is currently lead trumpet with The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and is also a full time member of the highly successful jazz ensemble Brass Jaw.
As a band leader Ryan has won a Parliamentary Jazz Award, a Scottish Jazz Award and a UK Jazz Services Award.
Very active as a composer and arranger, Ryan has written many compositions and arrangements for the Ryan Quigley Big Band and his sextet. He is a very experienced horn section arranger and has also been commissioned to compose for various groups from full orchestras to big bands to brass quintets and more.
Trumpet Section of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Graham Hastings
Principal Trumpet
Killyan Bannister
Sub-Principal Trumpet
Colm Byrne
Co-Principal Trumpet
Graham Hastings
Principal Trumpet
Killyan Bannister
Sub-Principal Trumpet
Colm Byrne
Co-Principal Trumpet
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS 2013
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Monday 1st July
9.30am Session 1 Masterclass with Anthony Plog Katherine Brennan Hall @Royal Irish Academy of Music 3.30pm Ensemble Concert Guinness Storehouse 6.30pm Session 2 Masterclass with Anthony Plog Katherine Brennan Hall @Royal Irish Academy of Music Tuesday 2nd July 9.30am Session 3 Masterclass with Anthony Plog Katherine Brennan Hall @Royal Irish Academy of Music 1pm Lunchtime Concert Church of Holy Cross, Drumcondra Featuring the students of DBW 2.30pm Session 4 Masterclass with Wim Van Hasselt Katherine Brennan Hall @Royal Irish Academy of Music 6pm Session 5 Masterclass with Ryan Quigley Jazz/Big Band Technique Musicals/Big Band Repertoire Katherine Brennan Hall @RIAM |
Wednesday 3rd July
9.30am Session 6 Masterclasses with Anthony Plog, Wim Van Hasselt and Ryan Quigley Various spaces @RIAM 1.15pm Lunchtime Concert Christ Church Cathedral Works for trumpet, voice and organ Screened Orchestral Audition (Not Public) Panel: Van Hasselt, Plog, RTÉ NSO 7.30pm Session 7 Orchestral Repertoire Sessions RTÉ NSO Trumpets & Plog/Van Hasselt Various spaces @RIAM Thursday 4th July 9.30am Session 8 Masterclass with Martin Griebl Orchestral Repertoire & Audition Preparation Katherine Brennan Hall @RIAM 1.15pm Faculty Concert St Ann’s Church Dawson Street 3pm & 6pm DBW Concerto Competition Preliminary Round and Final Katherine Brennan Hall @RIAM 8pm Closing Concert Katherine Brennan Hall @RIAM Preceeded by a drinks reception at 7.30pm |
CONCERTS
MONDAY 1 JULY
3.30pm Guinness Storehouse
A selection of works for trumpet ensemble
3.30pm Guinness Storehouse
A selection of works for trumpet ensemble
TUESDAY 2 JULY
1pm Church of Holy Cross, Drumcondra
Concert featuring the students of Dublin Brass Week
1pm Church of Holy Cross, Drumcondra
Concert featuring the students of Dublin Brass Week
WEDNESDAY 3 JULY
1.15pm Christ Church Cathedral
Concert featuring the students of Dublin Brass Week in a selection of works for trumpet, voice and organ in Ireland's oldest Cathedral, founded c.1028
1.15pm Christ Church Cathedral
Concert featuring the students of Dublin Brass Week in a selection of works for trumpet, voice and organ in Ireland's oldest Cathedral, founded c.1028
THURSDAY 4 JULY
1.15pm St. Ann's Dawson Street
Concert showcasing the talent of the Dublin Brass Week Faculty in the heart of the City Centre
8pm Katherine Brennan Hall, Royal Irish Academy of Music
Closing concert to include winner of Haydn Trumpet Concerto Competition, students, faculty and works arranged for up to 18 trumpets conducted by Prof. James Cavanagh
1.15pm St. Ann's Dawson Street
Concert showcasing the talent of the Dublin Brass Week Faculty in the heart of the City Centre
8pm Katherine Brennan Hall, Royal Irish Academy of Music
Closing concert to include winner of Haydn Trumpet Concerto Competition, students, faculty and works arranged for up to 18 trumpets conducted by Prof. James Cavanagh
