Music and Time Annotation << Back About the Problems of Playing in a Classical Brass Quintet P.A. Vasnin The article is devoted to the problems and peculiarities of the musical performance process in the classical brass quintet. The author describes the specific acoustical and technical properties of brass instruments. The features of brass instruments sound production are considered and their influence on ensemble techniques in the classical brass quintet is studied. Special attention is paid to the process of interaction between each performing musician of the brass instruments ensemble. The questions of technology and organization of rehearsals in the classical brass quintet are discussed. Using some specific musical compositions for the classical brass quintet, the author identifies performance difficulties. The author gives practical recommendations for the musicians of the brass instruments ensemble. Keywords: performance process, chamber music, brass instruments ensemble, classical brass quintet, ensemble technique, performance skills. Contacts: E-mail: pvasnin@yandex.ru Pp. 03-13.