Christopher Brellochs

Saturday, April 14th, 2012

Dutchess Community College

On Saturday, April 14 at 3 pm, saxophonist and composer Christopher Brellochs and the QUIET CITY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE present a discussion and performance celebrating the impact of New York City on the art of music. The performance, at Dutchess Community College, Dutchess Hall, Ritz Lounge, 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, New York, features Brellochs' new adaptation of Aaron Copland's Quiet City.

Originally written in 1939, this piece was incidental music to a play set in New York City by playwright Irwin Shaw. Although Quiet City was adapted in 1940 and became an orchestral favorite, the original manuscript was largely forgotten until recently rediscovered by Brellochs. He adapted the score, using the original instrumentation and restoring musical themes that hadn't been heard in over 70 years. At this performance, Brellochs and his colleagues will discuss historical and personal connections to New York and this music.

Also performing are GRAMMY-nominated pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti, New York City Opera principal trumpet Donald Batchelder, and clarinetist Mitchell Kriegler. The program features selections from the new CD Quiet City (Sono Luminus DSL-92135). The recording features American music by Aaron Copland, Leo Ornstein, Robert Aldridge, and Seymour Barab.

Christopher Brellochs lives in the Hudson Valley where he is a professor and chair of the music program at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY. He earned a doctorate from Rutgers University, a master's degree from New York University, and a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College. His other recordings include solo CD, Apotheosis of the Saxophone (2008).

Who: QUIET CITY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
What: Performance & discussion celebrating New York City and the music of Aaron Copland
Where: Dutchess Community College, Dutchess Hall, Ritz Lounge, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
When: Saturday, April 14, 3 pm
Tickets: FREE
Reception: There will be a reception during the pre-concert discussion.
More information: Visit www.ChristopherBrellochs.com

***The campus Art Gallery opens at 10am and will have an exhibit on New York and there will be a lecture at 1:30pm.

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Dutchess Community College

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Copland House at Merestead

Who: Music from Copland House with guest saxophonist Christopher Brellochs 
What: "The City at Night" featuring Copland's QUIET CITY (restored chamber version)
Where: Copland House at Merestead, 455 Byram Lake Road, Mount Kisco, NY
When: Sunday, November 13, 3 pm
More information: Contact Copland House at 914-788-4659 or office@coplandhouse.org.

On 10/16/11 The New York Times reviewed a recent concert by Copland House and included a preview of an upcoming performance in which I will perform my restored chamber version of "Quiet City"!

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

On September 17, hear Aaron Copland’s music as never before

Concert at Christ Episcopal Church in Poughkeepsie features newly-discovered work by Copland and other rarely-heard American works

Reception follows with specially created dessert by
designer cake maker Kim Simons

Who: Saxophonist Christopher Brellochs and friends 
What: Concert celebrating the world premiere recording of music by Aaron Copland
Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
When: Saturday, September 17, 7:30 pm
Tickets: $15 at the door
More information: Contact Christ Episcopal Church at 845-452-8220, and visit the CALENDAR on this website.

My thanks to Boosey & Hawkes, who publishes all of Copland's music, for helping to promote this performance! They list this concert on their website about 2/3 of the way down.

On Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 pm, saxophonist and composer Christopher Brellochs presents a concert celebrating the CD release Quiet City, a world premiere recording of music by Aaron Copland and other American 20th century composers. The concert, at Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll St, Poughkeepsie, features Brellochs and his new adaptation of Aaron Copland's Quiet City. Although Quiet City has been an orchestral favorite for 70 years, Brellochs recently discovered the unpublished manuscript of incidental music to the play. He adapted the score, using the original instrumentation and restoring musical themes that have never before been heard. At this concert, Brellochs will describe his journey with this composition from incidental music to world premiere recording.

Also performing are GRAMMY-nominated pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti, New York City Opera principal trumpet Donald Batchelder, clarinetist Mitchell Kriegler, and saxophonist Paul Cohen. The program features selections from the new CD Quiet City (Sono Luminus DSL-92135). The recording features American music by Aaron Copland, Leo Ornstein, Robert Aldridge, Walter Hartley, Lawson Lunde, and Seymour Barab.

Christopher Brellochs lives in the Hudson Valley where he is a professor and chair of the music program at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY. He earned a doctorate from Rutgers University, a master's degree from New York University, and a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College. His other recordings include solo CD, Apotheosis of the Saxophone (2008).

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

Bardavon

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Beanrunner Cafe

John Castleman - trumpet Christopher Brellochs - saxophone Rahn Burton - keyboard Doug Drewes - bass Andy Polay - drums

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Dutchess Community College - Drumlin Hall

Playing 2nd set with: Matt Finley, tpt, sax, flute; Peter Tomlinson, piano; Jeff Ciampa, guitar; Don Miller, bass; Joel Rosenblatt, drums; Tomas Martin Lopez, Latin percussionist.

Monday, November 1st, 2010

Dutchess Community College

Dutchess Hall Betty and James Hall Theatre PROGRAM Sonata, IV (Robert Muczynski) Bonnie Ham – flute, Ruthanne Schempf - piano En Gammel Saga (An Old Tale) (Edward Messerschmidt) Bonnie Ham – flute, Ruthanne Schempf – piano "Temerari...Come Scoglio" (W.A. Mozart) from COSI FAN TUTTE Suzanne Clune – voice, Ruthanne Schempf - piano Cantilene and Danse (Marc Eychenne) II. Danse Heeja Questad – violin, Christopher Brellochs – saxophone, Ruthanne Schempf – piano Ballade No.1 (Fryderyk Chopin) Yalin Chi – piano Prelude in E Minor, Op.28, No.4 (Fryderyk Chopin) Etude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 10, No. 4 (Fryderyk Chopin) Richard Devens - piano My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers) Christopher Brellochs – saxophone, Richard Devens - piano Kalanta (Greek Traditional, arr. by Helen Avakian and Terry Champlin) Helen Avakian and Terry Champlin - guitar Zambra (Traditional Flamenco, arr. Helen Avakian) Helen Avakian - guitar Verano Porteno (Astor Piazzolla) Milonga del Angel (Astor Piazzolla) Daniel Stevens - guitar Lee Rides Again (Larry Ham) Larry Ham – piano, Lou Pappas – bass, Scott Drewes – drums Brazilian Coffee (Larry Ham) Christopher Brellochs – saxophone, Larry Ham – piano, Lou Pappas – bass, Scott Drewes – drums

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

The Cove

Christopher Brellochs - saxophone John Castleman - trumpet Mark Tonelli - guitar Andy Polay - drums

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

Gaetano's Uptown Lounge

Christopher Brellochs - saxophone John Castleman - trumpet Mark Tonelli - guitar Andy Polay - drums

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre

7pm Pre-concert lecture by Christopher Brellochs. All-Copland Program: Appalachian Spring (13-instrument chamber version) Edward Lundergan, conductor The Quiet City (newly-reconstructed version for trumpet, saxophone, clarinet and piano by Christopher Brellochs, Instructor of Music and Program Chair, Dutchess Community College) Old American Songs (Kent Smith, baritone; Ruthanne Schempf, piano)

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

First Hebrew Congregation

Christopher Brellochs - sax Mark Tonelli - guitar Dan Pierce - bass Andy Polay - drums

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Henry's on the Hudson in the Peekskill Inn

Christopher Brellochs - saxophone Brandon Nelson - bass Andy Polay - drums The patio is open and the AC is great inside. Either way, you'll get healthy portions of great dinner and/or experience their full, friendly bar. So come, have some great food, watch the river, and listen to great jazz! Reservations suggested.

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Beanrunner Cafe

Featuring Christopher Brellochs on saxophone.

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Henry's on the Hudson

Christopher Brellochs - saxophone Rahn Burton - piano Andy Polay - drums

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Silver Spoon Restaurant & Bar

Christopher Brellochs - saxophone Rahn Burton - piano Andy Polay - drums

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Dutchess Community College - Drumlin Hall

23rd Anniversary Concert of Matt Finley and Rio Jazz with guest artist Christopher Brellochs.

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Beanrunner Cafe

Price: $7 cover Christopher Brellochs - tenor & soprano saxophone John Castleman - trumpet Rahn Burton - piano/organ Andy Polay - drums

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Rubens Mexican Cafe

Christopher Brellochs - tenor & soprano saxophone John Castleman - trumpet Rahn Burton - piano John Goldberg - bass Andy Polay - drums

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Beanrunner Cafe

Christopher Brellochs - tenor & soprano saxophone John Castleman - trumpet Rahn Burton - piano John Goldberg - bass Andy Polay - drums

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Rutgers University

Recording Michael Torke "Grand Central Station", Matthew Tommasini "Torn Canvases", and Vincent Persichetti "Serenade for Band"

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Rutgers University

Recording Michael Torke "Grand Central Station", Matthew Tommasini "Torn Canvases", and Vincent Persichetti "Serenade for Band"

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Ruben's

Welcome your weekend with renditions from Monk, Miles, Herbie, Shorter, Coltrane and more.

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Christ Episcopal Church

2008 Grammy® Nominee for Best Instrumental Soloist without Orchestra, pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti has received international acclaim from critics and audiences alike for her stunning virtuosity and musicality, both as a soloist and chamber musician. She joins saxophonist Christopher Brellochs for an evening of music. *Students attending the master class will receive a $6 discount for the recital. 3-5pm Master class at Dutchess Community College “How to Accompany and Work with an Accompanist” featuring DCC students Free and open to the public 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Dutchess Hall 217, http://www.sunydutchess.edu/aboutdcc/campusmap/

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

32nd International Saxophone Symposium

Symposium: http://www.navyband.navy.mil/saxophonesymposium.shtml Directions: http://www.gmu.edu/welcome/Directions-to-GMU.html Fairfax Campus Map: http://eagle.gmu.edu/map/fairfax.php?building=performing_arts_building

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

32nd International Saxophone Symposium

Symposium: http://www.navyband.navy.mil/saxophonesymposium.shtml Directions: http://www.gmu.edu/welcome/Directions-to-GMU.html Fairfax Campus Map: http://eagle.gmu.edu/map/fairfax.php?building=performing_arts_building