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FREnsemble of nine saxophonists, founded in 1985 in Karlsruhe, performing free improvisation inspired by the particular location, turning the architectural space into a musical partner.
Event style: contemporary
Two world premieres
A program consisting of two world premieres for tenor and baritone saxophone commissioned by Joël Versavaud.
HD Duo – Australian Compositions World Premieres
HD Duo presents two World Premieres of Australian compositions for saxophone and piano. Both of the works were commissioned by the duo to be performed at SaxOpen.
Current saxophone quartet
The Current Saxophone Quartet presents one piece written for them by the nordic composer Johan Svenson`s “Alba” and an arrangement of Edvard Grieg`s “Holdberg suite”.
Jess Gillam Performance
The 16-year-old saxophonist Jess Gilliam, who has recently distinguished herself among the finalists of BBC Young Musician in 2014, will present a commission from Barbara Thompson at SaxOpen.
Work premiere for Alto Saxophone and Piano
Glen Gillis’ proposal will consist of him performing a World Premiere of his latest composition for alto saxophone and piano entitled, « Fantasia ».
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.
Junichi Sato Performance
World premiere performance of a piece for tenor saxophone and ghettoblaster by Dutch composer JacobTV (Jacob ter Veldhuis), whose theme is the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
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For the occasion of his 60th birthday and his 30 years as a composer, Thierry Alla created for the Congress his cycle of solo pieces for six instruments.
Let The Darkness Out
The European premiere of two new works for saxophone and piano: ‘Let the Darkness Out’ and ‘Under the Blue’ written by Catherine Likhuta, played by two Australian players.