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Out now: 'Canadiana' by Canadian Brass

November 19, 2021 | By Gail Wein, Classical Music Communications
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September 28, 2021
Updated: November 11, 2021
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New album from Canadian Brass released Nov. 12

 

Canadiana features some of the most beloved Canadian songwriters
 

Highlights include Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah, "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell, and music by Laura Fabian and Deadmau5

 

"[Canadian Brass] .... still sounding fresh, still attracting young virtuosos and, above all, still having fun with the music.” —Tom Huizenga, NPR
The new recording by Canadian Brass - the most celebrated and enduring brass quintet in history - is the iconic ensemble's first ever all-Canadian album. Canadiana is released on November 12, 2021 (Linus Entertainment, 270596), adding to their impressive catalogue of over 130 recordings.
 
Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is now available as a single. This track represents a reunion of sorts, with a host of former members of Canadian Brass joining the quintet for this treasured tune.
 
On Canadiana, Canadian Brass celebrates the popular Canadian artists that the group loves to listen to, and has impressed them through their career. Canadiana includes songs by Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Drake, H.E.R., Shawn Mendes, Rush, Bruce Cockburn, Deadmau5, k.d. lang, and Lara Fabian.
 
"While we were busy practicing our repertoire and honing our craft, we were also listening to these incredible songs as they were released. We now have the incredible opportunity to play these songs ourselves. This recording project gave us a chance to explore the music generated by the great artists that have been around us throughout our performing career."
 
The ensemble enlisted their trumpet player and in-house arranger Brandon Ridenour to breathe new life into the selected works. Additionally, the album features Grammy award winning Attacca Quartet member Nathan Schram (for Drake's "Laugh Now, Cry Later"), internationally-beloved guitarist and singer Bruce Cockburn on his own "Thoughts on a Rainy Afternoon", Juno-winning jazz trumpet player Ingrid Jensen (Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides, Now") as well as guitarist Sean Kelly and percussionist Tim Timleck ("2112 Overture" by Rush).
 
Contact ClassicalCommunications@gmail.com to request a physical CD or digital copy of this recording.
 

 

 
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