Adagio in A-flat Major for Brass Quintet - Chris Evan Hass

Adagio in A-flat Major for Brass Quintet, performed by Dan Christensen, Savannah Ramsey, Caroline Cummings, Chris Hass (me!), and Kenny Burris and recorded by Zach Hummel. Program Notes: Adagio in A-flat Major is the first decent piece I wrote when I was getting into composition at the age of 17. After the first three or four pieces I wrote taught me a ton about notation, orchestration, form, and the concept of creating music in general, everything came together in this composition to be something I still stand by and think holds up (though, I’ve gone back to make revisions a few times since formally studying composition in university). A simple tune, Adagio is a lyrical exploration of tonal harmony featuring feelings of yearning and hope thanks to subtle dissonances and suspensions scattered throughout the music. This composition taught me a lot about extended tonal harmonies that I still incorporate in my writing to this day. More information about Adagio in A-flat Major: https://hassmusic.com/chamber/adagio/ Available for purchase through Murphy Music Press: http://murphymusicpress.com/products/... Follow my Facebook page for updates on my music:   / chrisevanhass