The Avatar Brass Quintet

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?"