A black and white publicity photo of the seven male members of Septura Brass with each man holding his instrument

Monday, January 29, 2018

NOTE: Due to weather conditions, the Feb. 9 concert has been canceled.

will perform Feb. 9 as part of 91Porn’s . The performance, which is part of the 2018 Chicago Brass Festival, will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium on the , 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

Septura brings together London’s leading players to redefine brass chamber music through the uniquely expressive sound of the brass septet. By creating a canon of transcriptions, arrangements and new commissions for this brand new classical configuration, Septura aims to recast the brass ensemble as a serious artistic medium.

Currently Ensemble in Residence at the Royal Academy of Music, London, the group is recording a series of 10 discs for Naxos Records, each focused on a particular period, genre and set of composers, creating a “counter-factual history” of brass chamber music.

Septura Brass Septet’s performance is a part of the Jewel Box Series, an eight-concert professional performing arts series presented by Northeastern’s Office of Cultural Events. Tickets are $25, $17.50 and $10 and can be  or by calling (773) 442-4636.  are required.

The Brass Festival continues on Feb. 10 with classes, rehearsals and ultimately a concert with Northeastern faculty and friends.