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Q5 Brass Quintet Concert
Forget everything you think you know about brass instruments and discover the surprising intimacy of a classical chamber quintet. This international ensemble blends timeless masterpieces with iconic film scores to create a sound that is as rich as it is accessible. Prepare for a performance where pure technical brilliance meets effortless listening pleasure.
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville (Paris 13th)
About
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Jean-Pierre Melville Library hosts the brass quintet Q5 for an afternoon of chamber music. From 16:00 to 17:30, the ensemble presents a diverse repertoire ranging from classical masters like Mozart and Bach to popular film scores and traditional pieces. Formed in 2019 in Romania, the group features Lucas Brizzi, Walter Mena, Aurélie Verdon, Yves Laborde, and Jorge Herrera. This performance is entirely free, offering an inclusive opportunity for local audiences to discover the balance and timbre of a professional brass formation. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible for all attendees.
While relatively unknown to the general public, who are more accustomed to concert bands or brass bands, the brass quintet is a premier ensemble in classical chamber music. Like its distant cousin the string quartet, this formation is renowned for being "perfect" in terms of its range, timbre, and balance. A brass quintet generally consists of two trumpets, a French horn, a trombone, and a tuba.
Q5 aims to make classical music accessible to as many people as possible. Their repertoire allows their audience to explore Western classical music (Mozart, Bach, Lully, etc.). Nevertheless, the inclusion of more popular pieces in their repertoire - traditional music, film scores, covers, etc. - helps to expand the audience and raise awareness among those not accustomed to classical music.
This young international ensemble, formed in 2019 in Floresti, Romania, is composed of:
Lucas Brizzi, Walter Mena, trumpet; Aurélie Verdon, horn; Yves Laborde, trombone; Jorge Herrera, tuba.
Our take on this event
The Jean-Pierre Melville Library invites you to experience the brass quintet Q5 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This concert, running from 16:00 to 17:30, showcases the versatility of a formation comprising two trumpets, a horn, a trombone, and a tuba. Since their inception in Romania in 2019, the ensemble has focused on making classical music accessible by blending demanding compositions by artists like Lully or Bach with more familiar contemporary arrangements.
Musicians Lucas Brizzi, Walter Mena, Aurélie Verdon, Yves Laborde, and Jorge Herrera perform in an open-access setting, welcoming music lovers and newcomers alike. There is no admission fee for this event. The library facilities ensure that the space is wheelchair accessible, allowing everyone to enjoy the performance in comfortable conditions.
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