What happens when the illustrious brass sections of the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic come together? The answer = The Philharmonic Brass. Making its debut in Viennas Musikverein last April, the group will come together for recording, tours and education work. Comprising some of the best-known faces in the brass world from Berlin, Vienna and their friends, the group includes Sarah Willis (horn) and Paul Halwax (tuba). This debut album Overture! is conducted by Tugan Sokhiev and includes virtuoso arrangements of some of the best-known overtures including Verdis La Forza del Destino and Gershwins Cuban Overture.

Tracklist:
1. Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Op. 96
2. Gershwin: Cuban Overture
3. Verdi: La forza del destino Overture
4. Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Op. 34
5. Borodin: Prince Igor Overture
6. Dvok: Carnival Overture, Op. 92