Sax Spectacular
Tuesday 5 July, 7:30
The Australian Clarinet and Saxophone Festival presents Sax Spectacular; The saxophone has been shaped and developed in different people’s hands for over a century; you will be amazed at the diverse nature of this beautiful and unique instrument. Join internationally renowned French saxophonist Philippe Geiss and prominent Australian performers including premiere saxophone ensemble Continuum Sax for a night of music not to be missed.
Trilog Philippe Geiss
Fast seven Philippe Geiss solo alto saxophone
East west feast Etienne Rolin arr. Philippe Geiss Soprano Saxophone & Playback
Balafon Christian Lauba arr. Philippe Geiss Tenor Saxophone & Playback
Zapateo Philippe Geiss Bass Saxophone & Playback
New in the Neighbourhood Jerry Bergonzi arr. Philippe Geiss Bass Saxophone & Playback
Three high notes Philippe Geiss Sopranino & Soprano Saxophone duet with Barry Cockcroft, soprano sax
Tanganita Philippe Geiss Alto sax & Saxophone Quartet with Continuum Sax
Medina Philippe Geiss Sopranino Saxophone & Saxophone Quartet with Continuum Sax
Interval
Fantaisie for Alto Saxophone & Piano Demersseman
Performed by Michael Duke
Flying Colours for alto saxophone & piano
(concerto) (world premiere)
Rompduo Barry Cockcroft & Adam Pinto
Riesenschritte for Alto Saxophone & Piano Andrián Pertout
Performed by Noah Getz
St Patrick Philippe Geiss
Performed by Everyone!
Clarinet Serenade “never more beautiful sounds”
Wednesday 6 July, 7:30
The Australian Clarinet and Saxophone Festival present Clarinet Serenade: an evening of music for the clarinet in all its guises. Featuring Mozart’s famous Clarinet Quintet K. 581, regularly voted one of the most loved classical music works of all time, with renowned French soloist Philippe Cuper and the Tin Alley Quartet followed by a showcase of repertoire spanning three centuries.
Mozart Quintet
Interval
Mendelssohn Concert Pieces No 2 Robert Schubert & Jeremy Reynolds
Duo for Clarinet in C and Bass Clarinet Carl Rosman and Richard Haines
La Traviata, Operatic Fantasy – David Thomas
Gershwin – Festival Clarinet Sextet, lead by Charles West
Tuesday 5th July
3:30 “Dreams and Prayers”
David Griffiths & Barry Cockcroft with the Tinalley String Quartet
Dreams and Prayers of Issac the Blind – Golijov
Quintet for Saxophone and String Quartet – Perry Goldstein
5:00 “An afternoon in Paris”
Philippe Cuper (France)
Cahuzac – Pastorale Cevenole, Arlequin;
Donatoni – Clair
Wednesday 6th July
3:30 Ao Kun and the New World Saxophone Quartet
5:00 Final Round of the Australian Clarinet and Saxophone competition Under 18 and Under 30
Gala Performances – Tickets only $50 or included in the cost of a day pass or Festival full registration.