Burim Orchestra
Large group of skilled musicians.
This is not the first time I have heard a performance of Abersteen's Iconia but it is the first time I have heard it performed entirely by brass instruments. I think that many of my colleagues will be very critical in their reviews of this performance and say thing like "It isn't what Abersteen was thinking when she composed Iconia. Such a beautiful piece should not be butchered by the blaring sound of these metal monstrosities." I am not here to say anything of the sort. While the performance certainly had a different feel compared to the normal instrumentation, I think it was an improvement. The way that the different lines mix with the brass sound is unlike anything I have heard. If you get a chance to attend the performance, I highly recommend seizing that opportunity.-Foracaults' Music Review, 54th of Summer 64 EX
History
Prior to the official founding the organization in the Spring of 144 RB, there was a musicians' union. This union guaranteed a certain level of pay per performance for each musician. In addition, it made sure some rules were followed, such as limiting the number of performers that could be in any given amount of space to avoid overcrowding. Eventually, when large performances came into demand, the Burim Orchestra was formed from these union musicians. They continued to work under the same agreements as previously but now found a greater amount of wealth coming in from the noble class that began attending their performances. As the years passed by and the demand for such large performances increased the union took on more and more musicians, even those from other nations. There are now enough members to simultaneously put on three major works and several small ensemble performances.Bring on the Brass
Burim has long used brass instruments as part of their routine. They are used by criers to call attention and by heralds who deliver the council's messages to the people verbally for the same purpose. When the musical performance industry began to grow, some of these people began to play, some eventually joined the musicians' union, and eventually they were large enough in number to join the orchestra. Even though all of the players in the Burim Orchestra are very proficient, this section is the biggest draw for crowds. Now made up of several instruments of varied design, they can fill a much greater musical range, both tonally and in terms of musical color. It is common practice in many new works to hold off on using the brass section until later in the piece to build anticipation. Oftentimes, this is performed with the brass section dramatically walking onto the stage in the middle of the performance.Stub Article
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Founding Date
35 Spring 144 RB
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