Belgian Brass

The Belgian Brass

The Belgian Brass formerly the Belgian Brass Soloists Quintet consists of twelve musicians; including four trumpets, two horns, three trombones, tuba and two percussionists. They perform frequently throughout Belgium. Their website is excellent, but it was difficult to find detail about the ensemble. Under the News page, I found this Brass Herald Article that explained the origins of the ensemble. The ensemble was "founded in 2004 by Manu Mellaerts, solo trumpet of LaMonnaie Symphony Orchestra (Belgian National Opera House) and Professor at the Royal Conservatory in Brussels."

Every two years, the Belgian Brass presents the International Belgian Brass Academy in Harelbeke (Flanders, Belgium), accepting student from all over the world. Their academy this April will feature several guest artists, including Eric Aubier, Roland Szentpali, and
Ole Edvard Antonsen.

There are several videos on the media page of their website, including the one below featuring a performance of Suite from Dardanus by Rameau, arranged by Mellaerts.