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Pictures at an Exhibition

Brent Fischer Orchestra

In his adaptation of Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Brent Fischer preserves the essence of the original masterpiece while staying firmly within the modern jazz idiom. The Brent Fischer Orchestra, a 20-piece big band, combines stunning woodwind and brass tonal colors with a lush harmonic palette.

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"Brent Fischer ably translates Pictures into a new big band aesthetic...skillful craftsmanship with musical credibility...non-classical adaptations have surfaced over the years...but none has been as effective at retaining the character of the original within the framework of a jazz environment."

 -Don Heckman,  Legendary Music Journalist/Critic

"In his Pictures Brent Fischer presents a modern and uniquely expressive interpretation...all truly carrying on the Clare Fischer tradition."  

-Scott Healy, Grammy®-nominated Producer, Composer, Arranger  

"The music is exquisite...a masterpiece!!” 

-Denise Donatelli, Grammy®-nominated Jazz Vocalist 

"We LOVE it! This arrangement is wholly respectful of the original, and wholly original!" 

-Julie and Steve Bernstein, Emmy-winning film and tv composers 

“Brent Fischer and his Orchestra have picked up where Maurice Ravel left off” 

-John Finbury, Grammy®-nominated Composer, Arranger 

"Tackling an ambitious work in an ambitious way...A solid new look at an old work.”   

-Chris Spector, Midwest Record

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Pictures at an Exhibition: CD
  • Pictures at an Exhibition: CD
  • Pictures at an Exhibition: CD

Pictures at an Exhibition: CD

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In his adaptation of Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Brent Fischer preserves the essence of the original masterpiece while staying firmly within the modern jazz idiom. How, you ask? Read the engaging liner notes filled with quotable material in the CD booklet for full details. There’s also a call to “Curate your own Exhibition” to go

In his adaptation of Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Brent Fischer preserves the essence of the original masterpiece while staying firmly within the modern jazz idiom. How, you ask? Read the engaging liner notes filled with quotable material in the CD booklet for full details. There’s also a call to “Curate your own Exhibition” to go along with the music through hashtags on social media.

The Brent Fischer Orchestra, a 20 piece big band, has those stunning woodwind and brass colors that set the Fischer Ensembles apart, plus an incredible variety of harmonies full of deep emotion. And, if you’ve always wanted to hear additional studio takes with different solos and interpretations, the physical CD has 3 bonus tracks doing just that!

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Pictures at an Exhibition (Digital Download)
  • Pictures at an Exhibition (Digital Download)

Pictures at an Exhibition (Digital Download)

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Colours of Sound: CD
  • Colours of Sound: CD
  • Colours of Sound: CD

Colours of Sound: CD

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$15.00

The debut album for Australian pianist and composer Simon Pilbrow showcasing 12 of his compositions brought to life with Brent Fischer's arranging and big band. Recorded in Los Angeles.

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Butterfly Samba - Score + Parts (PDF)
  • Butterfly Samba - Score + Parts (PDF)

Butterfly Samba - Score + Parts (PDF)

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$49.00

A Clare Fischer composition arranged by Brent Fischer for big band. As heard on the ¡INTENSO! big band album with vocals by Roberta Gambarini. DOWNLOADABLE PDF.

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 Fluegelhorn Samba Score
  •  Fluegelhorn Samba Score

Fluegelhorn Samba Score

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$59.00

Originally arranged by Clare Fischer for the movie Too Late Blues, the score was lost. Brent Fischer has transcribed every note and recreated it under commission from Michael Feinstein and The Pasadena Pops, who performed it live for the first time in June 2022.

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Harmonic Exercises for Piano Book – 40 pages
  • Harmonic Exercises for Piano Book – 40 pages

Harmonic Exercises for Piano Book – 40 pages

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$22.50

This classic book aims to improve both keyboard facility and harmonic thinking.

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Brent Fischer Orchestra on Apple Music/iTunes