The 5 Browns

April 8, 2010

In the music world, The 5 Browns – Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra and Desirae – are an unprecedented concert attraction. They are a quintet of world-class concert pianists dedicated to bringing classical music to the lives of people everywhere. When The 5 Browns sit down to perform on their five Steinway grand pianos their eyes lock and a silent signal passes between them. In an instant they are transformed, from “regular” kids to musical dynamos. Flawless in precision and steeped in passion, they invariably stun critics and shatter the preconceptions of those who think classical music inscrutable or intimidating.

People magazine dubbed them the “Fab Five” in February 2002 and about the same time they were featured on “Oprah” and “60 Minutes.” In 2005 The 5 Browns had the release of their debut album simply titled “The 5 Browns.” The New York Post proclaimed: “One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years…When these kids do Rachmaninoff, they’ll make you forget about Marshall amps.” By the end of 2005, The 5 Browns were one of the top classical artists of the year.

The quintet has garnered extensive coverage from media outlets ranging from “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The View” to “The Martha Stewart Show” and Public Radio’s “Performance Today,” as well as The New York Times, Parade, the Los Angeles Times, the Sunday London Telegraph and Entertainment Weekly.