The Epoque Quartet has performed with jazz personalities such as Gregory Porter, George Mraz, and Benny Bailey, and has close affiliations with David Braid.
Compositional Technique
David Braid's compositions are often inspired by film, using filmic principles to create musical structures that appeal and surprise.
Composer's Artistic Vision
David Braid believes in a collective approach to authorship, ensuring the creative potentials of musicians are fully explored and integrated into his work.
Composer's Artistic Vision
David Braid views jazz as a verb rather than a noun, leading to ever-expanding creations and the discovery of new horizons.
Performer Biography
The Prague-based Epoque Quartet, founded in 1999, has won numerous international competitions, including first prize at the International Ludwig van Beethoven Quartet Competition.
Composer Biography
David Braid, a Canadian Steinway Artist, has twice received a Juno Award, Canada's highest recording honour.
Composer's Artistic Vision
David Braid's music is influenced by philosophical ideas like the Chinese concept of qi (energy flow) and the Ancient Greek concept of pneuma (breath/spirit).
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