Brass and Brilliance

Brass and Brilliance invites you into a cinematic celebration of the trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, timpani, and percussion, brought to life by the illustrious NOSPR Brass Ensemble. The film spotlights virtuosos Piotr Nowak (trumpet), Wojciech Kaszuba (trumpet), Piotr Pyda (trumpet), Benedykt Matusik (trumpet), Krzysztof Tomczyk (French horn), Paweł Cal (French horn), Szymon Krupa (French horn), Mariusz Ziętek (French horn), Tomasz Hajda (trombone), Karol Gajda (trombone), Eryk Mencner (trombone), Wojciech Giłka (trombone), Jakub Urbańczyk (tuba), Wojciech Morcinczyk (timpani), Michał Żymełka (percussion), and Adam Bonk (percussion). Under the direction of Adam Suprynowicz, the film explores a program that marries classic cinematic scores with contemporary brass compositions. Hear the grand impact of John Williams’ “Superman March” and Hans Zimmer’s “The Dark Knight Suite,” the sophisticated brass storytelling of Otto M. Schwarz’s “Last Call,” and the evocative “Fanfare for a New Era” by Edward Gregson. The journey continues through the hymn-like elegance of Kevin Houben’s “Salem,” the monumental energy of Steven Verhelst’s “Monumental Brass,” plus the neoclassical brilliance of Jan Koetsier’s “Brass Symphony, Op. 80.” Each piece highlights how brass instruments can command space, heighten drama, underline lyrical passages, and deliver spine‑tingling swells, underscoring the versatility of the modern wind orchestra. Join these extraordinary musicians in a visual and audio feast that showcases the very best of brass performance, and experience the sheer brilliance that makes concert halls—and their film adaptations—an unforgettable adventure. Details & tickets.