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Alessi in Oz

Mr. Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, will be in Australia next week.

Joe Alessi
 

The Melbourne International Festival of Brass will be once again working together with The Music Page in bringing Mr. Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, to Australia for a week of recitals, masterclasses and workshops.

Mr. Alessi will be in Melbourne March 18-21 and in Brisbane, coinciding with the Nationals, March 22-23.

If you think you can find the time to see the world class player, in between band rehearsals and contest performances, more information regarding attending his recitals and participating in masterclasses, can be found on the Melbourne International Festival of Brass website: www.mifb.com.au.


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