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Since its formation in 1976 as ensemble in residence at the University
of Akron, Solaris has established a reputation as one of the foremost
woodwind quintets in the United States. In addition to their regular
concert series at the University of Akron, Solaris has toured Italy,
Brazil, Sweden and the United States. Their concerts in the Northeast
Ohio area have included Music from Stan Hywet, the Wayne Center for the
Arts, the Cleveland Art Museum, the Rocky River Chamber Series, Malone
College, Severance Hall and public television station WNEO/WEAO.
Recent
tours to Florida and Virginia were received with great acclaim: "The
ensemble playing was as impressive as the individual players' mastery
of their instruments. Everyone played superbly." (Joe McClellan, music
critic emeritus of The Washington Post.) Solaris' repertoire ranges
from "ars nova" to "avant garde" and includes a wide variety of
national styles, particularly music of the Americas. There are now two
Solaris CDs available on Capstone Records: American Quintets, released
in 2000, and American Quintets II, released in August of 2003.
Solaris' repertoire ranges from "ars nova" to "avante garde" and includes a variety of national styles,
particularly music of the Americas. Solaris' performances and recordings have also received unanimous critical acclaim. For further information regarding concerts, workshops, and masters classes, contact:
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