Dorian Sample Programs
The Dorian Quintet will be pleased to perform any of these programs, or can custom tailor a program to suit your particular audience preferences and/or time constraints. The ensemble is not only well-versed in all the standard quintet repertoire, but can also draw from its extensive library of over half a century of commissions and premieres.
* denotes commissioned or premiered by the Dorian Quintet
From Eastern Europe
Simultaneously rustic, profound, and virtuosic.
Quintet
Wind Quintet #1
Quintet op. 51*
Grażyna Bacewicz
Endre Szervánszky
Antonin Dvorak arr. D. Jolley
The Goldberg Variations
Bach’s timeless masterpiece, in a unique arrangement commissioned by Dorian. This program can also be offered with pianist, alternating between the “original” keyboard version and Mr. Brant’s lush realization for winds on the repeating strands.
All That Jazz
An exploration of Jazzy works written for a ‘classical’ ensemble.
I Will
Funk 4 Five
Fugue*
Aires Tropicales
John Clark
Karl Kramer
Billy Childs
Paquito D’Rivera
Celebrating the Pulitzer Prize
Showcasing these Pulizer-winning composers, and their unique relationship with Dorian.
Wind Quintet
Belgian Bliss*
Quintet #4*
Elliott Carter
David del Tredici
George Perle
The world of George Perle
Celebrating the life and works of the maverick composer, whose 4th Quintet, written for Dorian, won the Pulitzer Prize.
Quintet #2
Quintet #3
Quintet #4
George Perle
George Perle
George Perle
The Art of Transcription
Masterworks re-worked for the Quintet, bringing a fresh perspective with unique wind color and phrasing.
Quintet op. 4
Quintet op. 105*
Ludwig van Beethoven arr. M. Rechtmann
Antonin Dvorak arr. K. Kramer
The Anniversary Variations
Written to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dorian, these variations are each composer’s unique take on a very famous Reicha theme.
Waltz from “Diversions”*
Fugue*
Night Journey*
Quintet #1
Anniversary Variations
Lee Hoiby
Billy Childs
Bruce Adolphe
George Perle
Bennett/Perle/Childs/Adolphe/Hoiby
Premieres
Continuing Dorian’s mission of commissioning new and unique works for wind quintet.
Lunch-menu*
Quintet op. 105*
Karl Kramer
Antonin Dvorak arr. K. Kramer
Classic Dorian
These classics are time-tested and highlight the incredible variety of the Quintet medium.
La Cheminee de Roi Rene
Kleine Kammermusik
Wind Quintet op.88 no.1
Darius Milhaud
Paul Hindemith
Antonin Reicha
Repertoire with Piano
Dorian is lucky to have partnerships with several virtuoso pianists, allowing these pieces to make a fabulous addition to any quintet program.
Sextet*
Sextet
Sonata for Piano and Winds*
A Day in the Forest of Dreams*
Quintet k452
Quintet op.16
Lee Hoiby
Ludwig Thuille
Richard Rodney Bennett
Billy Childs
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ludwig van Beethoven
The Dorian is also available worldwide for:
- Outreach Programs
- School Concerts
- Studio Recording
- Broadcast Appearances
- Master Classes
- Private Coaching
- Private Concerts
- Residencies