M5 Mexican Brass is participating in the Colombian Summer Festival in Ibagué, Colombia, from June 9 to 14, 2025. This marks their first collaboration with a guest artist, as they are joined by Vicente García Vizcaína, who is substituting for their regular trumpeter, Alex Freund, due to an injury.
Event Details:
Residency & Masterclasses: June 9–14, 2025, at the Conservatorio del Tolima, Ibagué
Concert: June 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Venue: Salón Alberto Castilla, Ibagué, Tolima
M5 Mexican Brass, founded in 2005, is renowned as one of Latin America's most successful brass quintets. They have performed over 1,500 concerts across five continents and are celebrated for their virtuosic performances and engaging stage presence. Their repertoire spans from Baroque to Broadway, often infused with Latin American rhythms. The ensemble has been a significant cultural ambassador for Mexico, participating in various international festivals and educational initiatives .music.gsu.edu+2m5mexicanbrass.com+2festmus.com+2festmus.commusic.gsu.edu
The Colombian Summer Festival in Ibagué is a prestigious event that showcases a blend of classical and traditional Colombian music. Ibagué, known as the "Musical Capital of Colombia," offers a rich cultural backdrop for this collaboration between M5 Mexican Brass and local musicians.
