Wilson plays the socks off these pieces … [his] playing is impressive throughout
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Experience the Sonic Brilliance of Brian Hecht: A Trombone Virtuoso in Concert
Prepare to be amazed by the exceptional talent of Brian Hecht, one of the foremost trombonists of his generation, as he graces the stage on Saturday March 23, at the Uptown Ballroom. Known for his "furious commitment" and remarkable artistry, Hecht is a celebrated trombonist whose performances have captivated audiences around the world. Currently serving as Utility Trombone with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Hecht's illustrious career includes notable positions with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and The United States Navy Band.
With a performance resume that reads like a who's who of classical music, Brian Hecht has played with leading ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra. He has also graced the stages of the San Francisco Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, and many more prestigious orchestras. His rich and resonant sound has been a hallmark of his performances with the Kennedy Center Ballet, Lyric Opera of Baltimore, and numerous other esteemed institutions.
Brian Hecht is also a highly sought-after soloist, having performed with a diverse array of groups such as the U.S. Navy Band, the Armed Forces Octet, and various university and regional ensembles. His command of the trombone and engaging stage presence have earned him accolades and recognition at major competitions, including first prizes at the Zellmer-Minnesota Orchestra Trombone Competition and the Edwards Big 12 Bass Trombone Solo Competition.
Upcoming events feature Hecht as a Featured Artist at prestigious festivals including the Numskull Brass Festival in Spain, the Thailand International Trombone Festival, and the International Trombone Festival in May 2024.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the remarkable artistry of Brian Hecht. With his exceptional technique and expressive performance style, Hecht promises a concert that will resonate deeply and leave a lasting impression.
Get your tickets now and witness the brilliance of Brian Hecht live in concert—an evening of extraordinary trombone artistry awaits
Prepare to be amazed by the exceptional talent of Brian Hecht, one of the foremost trombonists of his generation, as he graces the stage on Saturday March 23, at the Uptown Ballroom. Known for his "furious commitment" and remarkable artistry, Hecht is a celebrated trombonist whose performances have captivated audiences around the world. Currently serving as Utility Trombone with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Hecht's illustrious career includes notable positions with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and The United States Navy Band.
With a performance resume that reads like a who's who of classical music, Brian Hecht has played with leading ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra. He has also graced the stages of the San Francisco Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, and many more prestigious orchestras. His rich and resonant sound has been a hallmark of his performances with the Kennedy Center Ballet, Lyric Opera of Baltimore, and numerous other esteemed institutions.
Brian Hecht is also a highly sought-after soloist, having performed with a diverse array of groups such as the U.S. Navy Band, the Armed Forces Octet, and various university and regional ensembles. His command of the trombone and engaging stage presence have earned him accolades and recognition at major competitions, including first prizes at the Zellmer-Minnesota Orchestra Trombone Competition and the Edwards Big 12 Bass Trombone Solo Competition.
Upcoming events feature Hecht as a Featured Artist at prestigious festivals including the Numskull Brass Festival in Spain, the Thailand International Trombone Festival, and the International Trombone Festival in May 2024.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the remarkable artistry of Brian Hecht. With his exceptional technique and expressive performance style, Hecht promises a concert that will resonate deeply and leave a lasting impression.
Get your tickets now and witness the brilliance of Brian Hecht live in concert—an evening of extraordinary trombone artistry awaits
Artist Biographies
BRIAN HECHT, TROMBONE
Brian Hecht, a native of Dallas, Texas, joined the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as Utility Trombone in September 2021. Prior to joining the Dallas Symphony, Mr. Hecht held the Bass Trombone position with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (2013-2022) and The United States Navy Band in Washington, DC (2009-2013).
He has performed with other major ensembles throughout his career including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra (under the baton of Simon Rattle), San Francisco Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, Washington National Opera, Lyric Opera of Baltimore, and the Kennedy Center Ballet.
Brian has been a featured soloist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, U.S. Navy Band, U.S. "Pershing's Own" Army Band and Orchestra, the Armed Forces Octet, Kennesaw State University Wind Ensemble, Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, STS Professor's Choir, Korean Trombone Choir, University of Texas Trombone Choir, University of Georgia Trombone Choir, University of Central Arkansas Trombone Choir, Texas State University Trombone Choir, Penn State Trombone Choir, and the Georgia Brass Band. He can be heard on numerous Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and U.S. Navy Band recordings.
He has been the recipient of performance awards including first prize at the 2009 Zellmer-Minnesota Orchestra Trombone Competition, 2009 Edwards Big 12 Bass Trombone Solo Competition, and the ETW’s 2009 Trombone Quartet Competition. In addition, he was a finalist in three major international competitions in 2009 including the ITA’s Edward Kleinhammer Competition, the Donald Yaxley Competition, and the International Trombone Quartet Competition.
Brian received his Master of Music degree from Northwestern University, where he studied with Michael Mulcahy, Charles Vernon, and Peter Ellefson. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied with Dr. Nathaniel Brickens. Other influential teachers include Randall Hawes, Jon Bohls, and Charles Villarrubia
He has performed with other major ensembles throughout his career including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra (under the baton of Simon Rattle), San Francisco Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, Washington National Opera, Lyric Opera of Baltimore, and the Kennedy Center Ballet.
Brian has been a featured soloist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, U.S. Navy Band, U.S. "Pershing's Own" Army Band and Orchestra, the Armed Forces Octet, Kennesaw State University Wind Ensemble, Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, STS Professor's Choir, Korean Trombone Choir, University of Texas Trombone Choir, University of Georgia Trombone Choir, University of Central Arkansas Trombone Choir, Texas State University Trombone Choir, Penn State Trombone Choir, and the Georgia Brass Band. He can be heard on numerous Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and U.S. Navy Band recordings.
He has been the recipient of performance awards including first prize at the 2009 Zellmer-Minnesota Orchestra Trombone Competition, 2009 Edwards Big 12 Bass Trombone Solo Competition, and the ETW’s 2009 Trombone Quartet Competition. In addition, he was a finalist in three major international competitions in 2009 including the ITA’s Edward Kleinhammer Competition, the Donald Yaxley Competition, and the International Trombone Quartet Competition.
Brian received his Master of Music degree from Northwestern University, where he studied with Michael Mulcahy, Charles Vernon, and Peter Ellefson. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied with Dr. Nathaniel Brickens. Other influential teachers include Randall Hawes, Jon Bohls, and Charles Villarrubia
JOHN WILSON, PIANO
American pianist John Wilson has performed extensively in North America, and Europe. In 2022 John released his solo debut album on Avie Records which featured the premiere of MTT’s three-movement suite for piano, “Upon Further Reflection”. In 2019, John premiered a portion of “Upon Further Reflection” that was broadcast live on Medici.TV to an audience of over 50,000. As a soloist he has performed with the San Francisco Symphony, New World Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of New York, Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio, Napa Valley Symphony Orchestra, and both the New Amsterdam Symphony and Orchestra Camerata Notturna in New York, NY. He makes his Marin Symphony debut in April 2024 playing Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 with Daniel Stewart, conductor.
He most recently won 1st prize in the 2019 International Respighi Prize Competition, 1st Prize in the American Competition 2021 and in 2023, their foundation awarded him the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music for his World Premiere Recording of “Upon Further Reflection”. Wilson has had the pleasure of being a part of numerous world premieres, performing including those by Michael Tilson Thomas, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Timo Andres, Judith Lang Zaimont, Steve Reich and many others.
John is pianist at the San Francisco Symphony, Principal Keyboard of Marin Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and Oakland Symphony, and has performed as Guest Principal Keyboard of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
He will perform as pianist on the 2024 and has performed on the 2023 European tour with the San Francisco Symphony performing chamber and orchestral works under Mo. Esa-Pekka Salonen, and on the 2018 Carnegie Hall Tour under MTT.
A devoted chamber musician and collaborator, he has appeared in chamber ensembles with musicians of the San Francisco Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, and has appeared in close collaboration with violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Johannes Moser, violinist Anthony Marwood, sopranos Audra McDonald and Bernadette Peters, and tenor, Andrea Bocelli. John has recorded for Avie Records, Affetto, MSR Classics, and performances can be heard on BBC 3 Radio, Medici.tv and WQXR. John played piano on the 2021 Grammy-winning recording of Michael Tilson Thomas “Meditations on Rilke”, winning “Best Classical Compendium.” John has recently released his second album on Avie Records, “Rachmaninoff • Gershwin: Transcriptions by Earl Wild” to high critical acclaim, and the album’s leading track Rachmaninoff’s “The Dream” has surpassed over 1 million streams on all digital streaming platforms.
He most recently won 1st prize in the 2019 International Respighi Prize Competition, 1st Prize in the American Competition 2021 and in 2023, their foundation awarded him the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music for his World Premiere Recording of “Upon Further Reflection”. Wilson has had the pleasure of being a part of numerous world premieres, performing including those by Michael Tilson Thomas, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Timo Andres, Judith Lang Zaimont, Steve Reich and many others.
John is pianist at the San Francisco Symphony, Principal Keyboard of Marin Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and Oakland Symphony, and has performed as Guest Principal Keyboard of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
He will perform as pianist on the 2024 and has performed on the 2023 European tour with the San Francisco Symphony performing chamber and orchestral works under Mo. Esa-Pekka Salonen, and on the 2018 Carnegie Hall Tour under MTT.
A devoted chamber musician and collaborator, he has appeared in chamber ensembles with musicians of the San Francisco Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, and has appeared in close collaboration with violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Johannes Moser, violinist Anthony Marwood, sopranos Audra McDonald and Bernadette Peters, and tenor, Andrea Bocelli. John has recorded for Avie Records, Affetto, MSR Classics, and performances can be heard on BBC 3 Radio, Medici.tv and WQXR. John played piano on the 2021 Grammy-winning recording of Michael Tilson Thomas “Meditations on Rilke”, winning “Best Classical Compendium.” John has recently released his second album on Avie Records, “Rachmaninoff • Gershwin: Transcriptions by Earl Wild” to high critical acclaim, and the album’s leading track Rachmaninoff’s “The Dream” has surpassed over 1 million streams on all digital streaming platforms.
