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FRGlen Gillis’ proposal will consist of him performing a World Premiere of his latest composition for alto saxophone and piano entitled, « Fantasia ».
Event style: classical
Equinox Saxophone Ensemble Performance
The Equinox Saxophone Ensemble, directed by Alistair Parnell, presents an interpretation of ‘Four Pictures from New York’ by Molinelli, willing to explore the possibilities the saxophone can offer.
Solos for alto saxophone
Two solo pieces titled « Red Herring » by Clare Loveday and « Gradus » by Philip Glass.
Donald Sinta Quartet Commissions Recital
A recital of 4 pieces written for the quartet during the past two years and featuring the latest music from four up-and-coming American composers who have all written for the saxophone quartet.
The Australian Saxophone Orchestra performance
Conducted by Diana Tolmie, The Australian Saxophone Orchestra aims to represent their country with their unique sound and musical interpretation of the saxophone orchestral medium.
New Music for Saxophone and Organ
World-premieres of pieces especially commissioned for SaxOpen by German composers Heiko Kulenkampff, Siegfried Matthus and Armin Thalheim for saxophone and organ.
Opus pour Octoplus’si…
Octoplus’si, a double quartet of saxophones accompanied by a percussionist commissioned many composers and offers a program consisting of creation only.
Fétis Quintet
François-Joseph Fétis was the first director of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and one of the closest friends of Adolphe Sax. This recently discovered quintet is his only known work for saxophone.
Music for third millenium
The Sax-Ensemble, the most prestigious contemporary music group of Spain presents a program including two pieces : Unicornios y Ornitorrincos. (Creation Mundial) by Tomás Marco: Quimeras andConcierto de Cámara nº 3 by Jesus Rueda.
« Quimeras, unicornios y ornitorrincos » by Tomas Marco
« Quimeras, unicornios y ornitorrincos » is a world premiere of the composer Tomas Marco and is composed of three movements. The accompaining group will be the Sax-Ensemble from Madrid.