Michel Becke & Belgian Brass Ensemble

A phantasmagoric ensemble consisting of Becke, a giant of the brass world, and 13 talented strong men .

With precise techniques and rich nuances,

Satisfy the tastes and musical curiosities of any audience.

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Michel Becquet Biography

Belgian Brass EnsembleEnsemble de Cuivres de Belgique

A Belgian brass ensemble consisting of 13 talented and strong players: 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 horns, 1 tuba and 2 percussionists. Graduated from one of Belgium's leading conservatories, the elite who are active in famous orchestras gather to share their passion for music. With a strong bond and passion, they are always working on fresh and highly artistic projects, working hard to spread brass instruments and their own music.

The Belgian Brass Ensemble concerts offer an ever-changing range of ensembles, from brass quintets and trobon quartets to large brass ensembles. It is a concert where you can enjoy rich nuances, a wide range of tones, and highly sensitive musicality.

Boasting an extremely wide repertoire, from Bach to Shostakovich, Piazzolla and film scores, he satisfies the tastes and musical curiosities of all audiences.

【member】

◎TRUMPET PLAYERS

Antoine AquistLead trumpet, trumpet Eb

Wallony Royal Theater trumpet soloist and section leader. He teaches at the Namur Conservatory of Music (IMEP).

Philippe RanalloTrumpet , flugelhorn

Liège Philharmonic Orchestra trumpet player. He teaches at the Namur Conservatory of Music (IMEP).

Michael TambourPiccolo trumpet, trumtet, flugelhorn

Solo trumpet player of Belgian Guide Symphony Orchestra.

Julian LenzTrumpet , flugelhorn

He teaches at the Charleroi Conservatory of Music in the trumpet department. He also teaches at the music schools of Nivelles, Liège and Fleulus.

◎HORNS

Pascal MoreauFrench horn

Belgian Air Force military band solo horn player. Taught musical interpretation and transposition at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Mons. He also teaches at the music school in Feigny, France.

Etienne MayetFrench horn

Wallony Royal Theater solo horn player.

◎TROMBONISTS

Gerard EvrardTenor trombone, euphonium

Liège Philharmonic Orchestra trombone soloist. Taught trombone and tuba at the Royal Conservatoire of Liège.

Thierry IstazTenor trombone

Trombonist of the Belgian Air Force Band.

Robin LanchardTenor trombone

Belgian Guide Symphonic Wind Orchestra trombonist. Teaches tenor trombone at the Namur Conservatoire (IMEP).

Josquin ChauffardBass trombone

Belgian Air Force band bass trombonist.

◎PERCUSSIONISTS

Eleonor CavaliereXylophone , timpani, accessory

Belgian Guide symphony brass band percussionist. Taught at the Royal Academy of Music in Mons.

Stephane RuthDrums , cojon, accessory

Belgian naval band saxophonist. He teaches at the Tournai Conservatory.

◎TUBA PLAYER

Karl DelvalTuba

Liège Philharmonic Orchestra solo tuba player.

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