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	Holst - The Planets Buzz [brass] & Mélanie Barney [organ] Transcription by Enrico O. Dastous Buzz and organist Mélanie Barney unite to offer a personalized version of The Planets. This true icon of the symphonic repertoire that made English composer Gustav Holst famous, depicts the astrological personality of seven planets in the solar system. Let the sound of the organ and the brass take you away on a majestic interplanetary voyage! Previously known for its multidisciplinary productions and educational performances, Buzz affirms its rigorous artistic choices in this third recording and establishes its inherent musical quality. Complete press review (pdf) What the critics are saying: “One of this year’s best gems.” (Le Journal de Montréal daily, December 24, 2009) “Superb. A must!” (La Scena Musicale cultural monthly, October 2009) “A very great disk.” (Le Journal de Montréal daily, September 26, 2009) “A version for brass quintet and organ is food for thought. But the result is there. Impeccable recording.” (Voir cultural weekly, September 24, 2009) “Interesting curiosity.” (Le Devoir Montreal daily, September 25, 2009) “One of the best organ recordings I have yet had the privilege to hear, a reference in the genre.” (Magazine Audio e-zine, September 24, 2009) “Superb, highly recommended!” (Mixtures - The newsletter of the Quebec Federation of Friends of the Organ, May 2010) All comments are translated from French.
	Christmas Album A second Buzz CD, entitled Noël, was released on November 21, 2006. The production of this festive yet touching album finds Buzz surrounded by a choir of twelve singers and three musicians – a harpist, a timpanist and percussionist – all conducted by the reputable Julian Wachner. Complete press review (pdf) What the critics are saying: “Buzz has, in a way, taken over from the mythical Canadian Brass. Without straying from tradition, these five musicians make us rediscover Christmas.” (Le Journal de Montréal daily, December 2, 2006) “My favourite and my Christmas-music recommendation this year!” (Première chaîne, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French-language Radio One, December 5, 2006) All comments are translated from French.
	First album This first CD recorded by Buzz, released on October 11, 2005, draws from the repertoire of traditional folk music. It mixes traditional French-speaking tunes in a tribute to three giants of Quebecois music – Gilles Vigneault, Félix Leclerc, and Mary Travers (also known as La Bolduc) – as well as a few works from the brass quintet repertoire. Complete press review (pdf) What the critics are saying: “This first disk is a success in every respect.” (Le Journal de Montréal daily, October 8, 2005) “A formidable blend of humour and rigour. The overall effect is most delightful, both for those coming to folk music from chamber music as vice versa.” (Panorama cultural television show on the TVO network, October 25, 2005) “One cannot but joyously approve the novel initiative. All in all, a lot of beautiful music.” (La Scena Musicale cultural monthly, December 2005) All comments are translated from French.