Surely these musicians are some of the best brass players on the planet. The NY Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet enjoys worldwide exposure and an international reputation. The group's debut came in 1983 when they joined with the Canadian Brass. They've played at Tanglewood, Wolf Trap, Great Woods, and Mostly Mozart, as well as concerts in cities throughout Canada and the United States. The Principal Brass has hosted an annual Christmas Holiday Concert at Avery Fisher Hall since 1995.

Ethan Bensdorf, Trumpet
Kevin Cobb, Trumpet
Richard Deane, Horn
Joseph Alessi, Trombone
Alan Baer, Tuba