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Ensemble

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Chamber

 

The Dorian Wind Quintet is a classical music ensemble that has been active for over 50 years. The group was founded in 1961 by five musicians who were studying at the Tanglewood Music Center in Massachusetts. The original members of the quintet were Jerry Kirkbride (flute), Gerard Reuter (oboe), Henry Schuman (clarinet), Ted Weis (bassoon), and William Brown (French horn). The Dorian Wind Quintet quickly gained a reputation for their innovative programming and virtuosic performances. They were one of the first wind quintets to commission new works from contemporary composers, and they also performed a wide range of classical repertoire. The group's name comes from the Dorian mode, a musical scale that was used extensively in ancient Greek music. Over the years, the Dorian Wind Quintet has undergone several personnel changes. The current members of the group are Gretchen Pusch (flute), Gerard Reuter (oboe), Benjamin Fingland (clarinet), Adrian Morejon (bassoon), and Karl Kramer-Johansen (French horn). Despite these changes, the group has maintained its commitment to excellence in performance and programming. One of the highlights of the Dorian Wind Quintet's career was their performance at the White House in 1970. The group was invited to play for President Richard Nixon and his guests, and they performed a program that included works by Mozart, Hindemith, and Barber. The performance was well-received, and the group was praised for their technical skill and musicality. The Dorian Wind Quintet has also been recognized for their recordings. They have released over 20 albums, including several that have won awards. In 1973, their recording of the Hindemith wind quintet won a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. They have also been nominated for several other Grammy Awards, including Best Classical Album and Best Classical Performance. In addition to their recordings, the Dorian Wind Quintet has performed at many prestigious venues around the world. They have played at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the Royal Festival Hall in London, among others. They have also been featured at many music festivals, including the Mostly Mozart Festival, the Tanglewood Music Festival, and the Aspen Music Festival. The Dorian Wind Quintet has also been committed to education and outreach. They have conducted masterclasses and workshops at universities and music schools around the world, and they have worked with young musicians through programs such as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's Young Musicians Program. They have also commissioned new works from emerging composers, helping to support the development of new music. Overall, the Dorian Wind Quintet has had a long and distinguished career in classical music. They have been recognized for their technical skill, musicality, and innovative programming, and they have inspired generations of musicians through their performances and educational work.

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