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Hailed internationally for his virtuosity and fluency across several genres, Joseph Brent has been instrumental in bringing the mandolin into the 21st century. As a classical musician, he has given solo recitals and workshops across Europe, Asia, and North and South America, while maintaining an active career as a symphonic and chamber musician. Simultaneously, his performances with Regina Spektor, The Joe Brent Quartet, and as a sideman with a multitude of popular bands have earned him worldwide acclaim as an improvisational and rock musician of unparalleled versatility.

Joseph Brent is a faculty member at Mannes College, The New School for Music. To study with Joseph Brent, inquire at the Mannes Extension Division office, 1-212-580-0210 extension 4802.

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what they're saying

"I hesitate to single out a single musician in this trio, they all fill their role perfectly, but Brent stands out as the virtuoso of the group... There has probably never been a mandolin player with better technical skills, and he matches that with an enthusiasm for every imaginable role a mandoline can fulfill..."
   Don Von Schriltz

"Manages considerable range and complexity...A standout."
   The Miami New Times

"Fluid touch, lovely tone, great music-making!"
   Mark M. Davis, Providence Mandolin Orchestra

"A Sonatina in C Major for mandolin and fortepiano proved a melodic, charming curio, displaying the beguiling agility of Joseph Brent on mandolin."
   South Florida Classical Review

"...Displayed the highest standards of musicianship."
   Oren Fader, Manhattan School of Music

"...one of the most versatile and gifted musicians I have ever known in my career as a composer and a pedagogue."
   Hiroya Miura, Bates College