New Century Saxophone Quartet

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 20:00     Macao Cultural Centre Small Auditorium     200

Michael Stephenson, soprano saxophone
Christopher Hemingway, alto saxophone
Stephen Pollock, tenor saxophone
Brad Hubbard, baritone saxophone

Programme:

J. S. Bach: The Art of the Fugue ?Contrapuncts 1, 2, 9, 10
W. A. Mozart: Variations in C Major, K. 265 (arr. J. Boatman)
J. Francaix: Petit Quatour pour saxophone
M. Torke: July
R. Rogers: My Favourite Things (arr B. Boone)
L. Bernstein: Selections from Westside Story (arr. J. Boatman)
R. Peck: Drastic Measures


The New Century Saxophone Quartet is a pioneering and versatile ensemble winning newfound enthusiasm for its diverse repertory of innovative contemporary works and imaginative adaptations comprising an extraordinary range of musical styles. The only ensemble of its kind to win First Prize of the Concert Artists Guild Competition in USA. The programme of the concert ranges from the most famous 18th-century German Baroque composers to 19th and 20th centuries contemporary masters.


Duration: approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including one interval