Philharmonic Five

Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians selects a few exceptional students ensembles to represent the NEC Honors Ensemble Program.

Philharmonic Five is coached by faculty member Jean Rife, whose horn has been present in many Boston-based chamber configurations.

Adrian Sanborn, flute
Timothy Feil, oboe
Hunter Bennett, clarinet
Brittney Walker, bassoon
Paige McGrath, horn

The Program:

Sonnet Swire (1994-): Wiosna Hop

Paul Taffanel (1844-1908): Wind Quintet in G minor
I. Allegro con moto
II. Andante
III. Vivace

Danielle Galler Rabinowitz (1991-): Capote for Woodwind Quintet

Paul Hindemith(1895-1963): Kleine Kammermusik, Op. 24, No. 2
I. Lustig
II. Walzer
III. Ruhig Und Einfach
IV. Schnelle Viertel
V. Sehr Lebhaft

Elliott Carter (1908-2012): Woodwind Quintet
I. Allegretto
II. Allegro Giocoso