As I forgot to mention in my last post, I think it is very interesting to not only listen to the music itself, but to observe the way the ensemble sets up. Brazilian ensembles tend to perform TOWARDS their audience; in arch-like formations rather than facing each other for ensemble listening and consistency. It is very different from a traditional "American" brass quintet set-up (pictured below).
Also, it would seem that the audience is very receptive (which mirrors the experience I had while in Brazil); they are more willing to sit back and enjoy brass chamber music as a concert, instead of just background music (weddings/church etc)
Something to think about.
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