Since its inception in 1993, the AVATAR Brass Quintet has dazzled audiences
across North America and beyond with its performances and unparalleled
musical mastery. The ensemble was brought to life by its founding member,
Richard Stoelzel, who handpicked a talented group of elite brass players to
create a quintet that would reshape the brass music landscape.
AVATAR Brass quickly gained widespread acclaim for its mesmerizing and
virtuosic performances, securing numerous recording contracts, including two
celebrated solo albums and multiple guest appearances on other recordings.
The quintet has also graced the stage as soloists alongside esteemed
orchestras, bands, and choruses across the continent.
In addition to its accolades, AVATAR Brass has held prestigious residencies at
the Harid Conservatory of Music (now Lynn University Conservatory of
Music) and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, where their weekly performances
reached millions of listeners through live television and radio broadcasts.
Under the guidance of Richard Stoelzel, an internationally renowned soloist, the
premier ensemble is composed of some of Mexico's most distinguished brass
players, who have illuminated the stages of the country's most esteemed
concert halls, including Palacio de Bellas Artes, Sala Nezahualcoyotl, Zurich
Opera Orchestraand, Central Cultural Tlaqná, among others.
Collectively, the members of AVATAR Brass have performed with illustrious
ensembles such as the Chicago Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Montreal
Symphony, New Orleans Symphony, Florida Philharmonic, Milwaukee
Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, United States Coast Guard Band, Xalapa
Symphony, Yucatan Symphony, Mexico City Philharmonic, and renowned brass
groups like the Canadian Brass, Empire Brass, and Atlantic Brass.
Embark on a musical adventure with the AVATAR Brass Quintet as they
showcase their extraordinary versatility and breadth of repertoire, spanning
from the Baroque era to the pulsating rhythms of Big Band Jazz. Featuring the
works of some of the world's most esteemed composers, the quintet's
performances leave audiences echoing the words of George Gershwin, "Who
could ask for anything more?"