The Ata Quintet is the foremost British wind quintet of their generation thanks to their extraordinarily high standard of playing, engaging characters and exceptional and entertaining group dynamic. A prize-winning, internationally acclaimed group they have toured widely in the UK and in Denmark. As the Ensemble in Residence at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and former Quintet in Residence at the Purcell School, they mentor some of the finest up and coming musicians in the country. They will be doing some work in schools while they are in the Oxhey area. Programme: Camille Saint-Saens Dance macabre, arr. L. Portus Henry Wood Fantasia on British Sea Songs, arr. L. Portus Valerie Coleman - Tzigane Paul Dukas Sorcerers Apprentice, arr. I. Farrington Ata quintet are: Alena Walentin - Flute Anna Hashimoto - Clarinet Ashely Myall - Bassoon Chris Beagles - Horn Philip Haworth - Oboe https://www.ateaquintet.com