The Aries Brass Quintet Presents “The Glorious Sound of Pure Brass” at Cherokee Ranch & Castle

The Aries Brass Quintet is an ensemble internationally recognized for its elegant approach to brass chamber music performance. The ensemble has toured the United States, Western Europe, Russia, and Central and South America, and has been heard live on National Public Radio and Russian national television. Aries has been the invited guest of the Moscow Conservatory of Music and the International Music Festival of San Jose, Costa Rica. Aries has enjoyed a 20-year residency with the prestigious St. John’s Cathedral chamber music series in Denver, Colorado, and is also in residence at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music. A fresh and exciting chamber ensemble, Aries is in the forefront of commissioning new works, which embody the spirit of American music.

Sedalia, CO (PRWEB) August 31, 2006 -- Cherokee Ranch and Castle today announced the Aries Brass Quintet will present “The Glorious Sound of Pure Brass” on the Cherokee Castle Veranda. Visitors will enjoy a charming elegance and spectacular views over 3,000 acres of open space as they are entertained by the internationally recognized quintet.

The Event:

Sunday, September 3rd, 5:30 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle

Tickets $75 per person

The evening is a three-part event.

• Part one: Complimentary wine tasting, cash bar, supper buffet, and tours of the castle.
• Part two: The Performance.
• Part three: Dessert-coffee reception and conversation with the performer.

“Elegance, romance and adventure will highlight the evening as Aries performs their favorite music in the shadow of the Cherokee Ranch and Castle. From Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces to electrifying and inspiring sounds of the Americas, there is something for everyone in this summer celebration,” said Donna Warner Wilson, CEO of the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation.

To Purchase Tickets:
All ticket requests will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ticket prices include the full array of the three-part format at one of Colorado’s historic treasures. Please call: (303) 688-4600 reservations taken Monday–Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Or leave your name and phone number at any time, and you will be contacted within 24 hours.

About The Cherokee Ranch and Castle
Cherokee Ranch and Castle is a unique combination of a Scottish castle style filled with art and collections from all over the world, a working cattle ranch, and over 3,000 acres of open space. With spectacular views, charming elegance, and surprises around every corner, your visit to Cherokee Ranch will be an experience you’ll treasure for years. For more information visit www.cherokeeranch.org

Upcoming Schedule - The 2006 Performing Art Series in September includes:

Sunday, September 10
5:30 P.M., Castle – Tickets $95
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Music Series

Sunday, September 24
5:30 P.M., Castle Veranda – Tickets $75
The Denver Brass
“Echoes of Castles and Cathedrals”
Revel in the glorious surround sound of the castles and cathedrals of long ago. The sounds of the masters will transport you to a time of elegance and grace, heroics and nobility. The noble knightly trumpeters and horn blowers of The Denver Brass guarantee goose bumps.

Friday, September 29
6:30 P.M., Castle – Tickets $95
Classical Guitar Concert
Led by internationally acclaimed guitarist Ricardo Iznaola with Jonathan Leathwood and Masakazu Ito. This concert will feature a unique program with guitar solos, duets and trios. The concert will feature compositions by Ricardo Iznaola as well as works by composers from Argentina, Brazil and England, among others.

Directions
From central Denver take Interstate 25 South to exit 188/Castle Pines Parkway. Turn right and continue until Castle Pines Parkway ends. Turn left on Daniels Park Road and continue for 1.9 miles. Our entrance is on the right.

From west Denver take Colorado Highway 85 South through Sedalia. Turn left on Daniels Park Road. Our entrance is 1.3 miles ahead on the left.

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