Introducing
Neoteric Ensemble
Neoteric Ensemble is a dynamic, expressive group of the UK’s leading brass and saxophone players founded by Toby Street and Adrian Miotti, James Fountain, Rob Buckland, Sarah Field and Richard Watkin. Our players are all regular performers with the UK’s top orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Neoteric offers a fusion of contemporary classical and classical influences through its distinct line-up of brass and saxophones. Our rules are simple: we seek out and perform new and exciting classical compositions and contemporary classical works that inspire both us and our audiences.
Neoteric’s first album Volume 1 landed in November 2023 and has been described as “A feast for the ears” and “One of the most successful and convincing projects of its kind” and has been described by James Morrison (Trumpet/Presenter) as “a truly unique and outstanding ensemble”
The album has featured already on Scala Radio, BBC Radio 3's Record Review, Breakfast and live on Intune.
The group are also in demand for their educational experience and have given masterclasses at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and prestigious schools such as Northampton School for Boys.
“Volume 1”
Neoteric Ensemble have released their debut album “Volume 1” in collaboration with Ullyses arts and ECN music featuring a unique collection of brand new music written and performed by some of the UK’s finest talent
~ Soundscapes ROB BUCKLAND
1. i. Mojito
2. ii. Fjord
3. iii. Bosh
~ The Effra Parade MISHA MULLOV-ABBADO
~ Pandemic Suite ANDY PANAYI
1. i. Huanan Market
2. ii. The Traveller is Named
3. iii. The Traveller Goes Forth
4. iv. Lockdown Release
~ Neo CHARLOTTE HARDING
~ Karatina Market TOBY STREET
~ Bach in Barbados DAN JENKINS
~ 12. Arriba MARK NIGHTINGALE
“An important piece of modern music-making, Neoteric Ensemble Volume 1 is seriously enjoyable and capable of being enjoyed by the serious. It also sounds like they loved making it. In common with the best projects in contemporary culture, it speaks to the personal, artistic and wider societal benefits of curiosity, open-mindedness and engagement.”
“The album offers modern compositions and first class playing in a highly distinctive soundscape. The brass and woodwind combinations are always innovative and they neatly fuse the classical with African and Latin elements.”
“A feast for the ears. Astonishing accuracy is interspersed with tight timing, crystal-clear playing and virtuosity.”
