The duo appreciates the unconformities in Philippe Leroux and Philippe Hurel’s writing processes by highlighting their own singular and distinct way of working on virtuosity within a chamber music duo.
Event type: Conferences & Workshops
ChisSax Duo Performance
Soprano Sax and Classical Guitar duo composed of Gianfranco Brundo and Antonio Grande, both eager to explore the possibilities of each instrument, regardless of the barriers between musical genres.
Vincent David Performance
Presentation of three new pieces for saxophone solo : one arrangement made with the composer Bruno Mantovani, one composition of Vincent David himself, and one creation by Yann Robin.
Modern Thai Virtuoso
Poongizina Saxophone Quartet presents Modern Thai Virtuoso project, a world premiere. Mix of thai traditional music which combines classical playing, contemporary technique and exotic taste.
Punching Holes in Space
Punching Holes in Space is a world premiere by P. Elwood for alto and baritone saxophone, piccolo trumpet in A, trumpet in C and flugelhorn, and extended percussion featuring an IPad.
Interactions for Baritone Saxophone and Percussion
New work by the percussionist Dr. Zachary Cairns showcasing a rhythmically-driven exchange between the weighty timbre of the baritone saxophone and multiple percussion instruments.
Excavation du répertoire inconnu
Interpretation of a piece composed by Magnus Linderg. This ensemble is made up for the occasion at the invitation of the saxophonist, although they have always shared a curiosity for contemporary music.
The Music of Sean Friar (performance)
This project features the music of the prominent young composer, Sean Friar, and involves two world-premiere performances.
(Re)créations : Espaces, pour 36 saxophonistes spatialisés, & In Extremis, sur une vidéo originale inspirée d’un extrait des Lumières de la ville
Wapango Saxophone Quartet bring together 36 students coming from Rhone Alpes region. They present «Espaces», by Marybel Dessagnes and «In extremis» by Jeff Baud, movie by Lucille Killmayer.
Trio Traction Avant – 2 Vastly different works with Adolphe SAX originals and Soprillo
The project presents a very old piece and a more recent creative work for piccolo saxophone. Vastly different, both will
be performed by the experts Shinichi Miyazaki and Megumu Miyazaki-Onokawa.