From Mahler symphonies to solo recitals, cornopean to big band, cornetto to musical theater, Chris Belluscio’s performing career has found him in nearly every conceivable musical genre. His insatiable passion for original instruments has lead to performances on Baroque trumpet, keyed trumpet, keyed bugle, English slide trumpet, demilune, early orchestral valve trumpets and an ever-expanding array of wild and wonderful things. He has worked with a wide variety of ensembles including The Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Baroque, Teatro Nuovo, The Boston Camerata, The Arcadia Players, Emmanuel Music, The Coates Brass Band and the Newbury Cornet Band. He has given demos, lectures and masterclasses on modern and historical brass performance throughout the country including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, The Metropolitan Museum in New York, The Sigal Music Museum in Greenville, South Carolina and numerous colleges and institutions. Christopher holds degrees from Boston University, The Hartt School, and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
