La Folle Journee Nantes – 14 concerts – 14 times Beethoven!
Januar 23, 2020
März 5, 2020 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Forum am Stadtpark
Alexej Gerassimez, percussion
SIGNUM saxophone quartet
STARRY NIGHT
GERASSIMEZ Rebirth
HOLST The Planets
PSATHAS Commission piece
for Alexej Gerassimez and SIGNUM saxophone quartet
CANGELOSI Bad Touch
MARTLAND Starry Night
AC/DC Thunderstruck
März 15, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Martinskirche
Martinskirchplatz 4, 4051 Basel, Schweiz
BACH Italian Concerto, BWV 971
KORSAKOV Scheherazade
GINASTERA Argentinian Dances
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in blue
Five young musicians create soundscapes that no one has ever explored before as they embark on a Star Trek-like journey. Percussionist Alexej Gerassimez and the SIGNUM saxophone quartet are all highly acclaimed performers and universalists of the young classical music scene. These are five virtuosos who love to break down barriers between concert and performance, between styles and genres and between composition and improvisation.
Crossing borders is also the central focus of the programme which the multi-percussionist and four saxophonists have conceived together. Familiar classics such as Holst’s “Planets” are followed by contemporary works by Alexej Gerassimez (“Rebirth”) and Steve Martland (“Starry Night”) and by a new piece specially commissioned from the New Zealand composer John Psathas. Cosmic sound tracks by John Williams rub shoulders with fire crackers from the world of rock music (Pink Floyd and AC/DC). The concert galaxy is shaped by theatrically choreographed works (“Bad touch” by Casey Cangelosi) as well as by sophisticated lighting control and presentations.
In putting together their set list, the musicians have sought inspiration from the major questions facing mankind. Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going? Their music takes the audience on a trip deep into space and right into the heart of our subconscious, where we confront our fears, dreams and yearnings.
In short, the concert becomes a spatial experience which appeals to all ages and all types of audience – exciting and soothing, surprising and familiar, romantic and rocking, grounded and other worldly.
Alexej Gerassimez (1987): Rebirth
for percussion and saxophone quartet
Gustav Holst (1874-1934): The Planets
Transcription for percussion and saxophone quartet
Jupiter
Venus
Uranus
John Psathas (1966): Commission piece
for Alexej Gerassimez and SIGNUM saxophone quartet
Casey Cangelosi: Bad Touch
for performer and playalong
Steve Martland (1954-2013): Starry Night
Transcription for percussion and saxophone quartet
Alexej Gerassimez (1987): Asventuras
for Snare Drum Solo
AC/DC (Angus Young, Malcolm Young): Thunderstruck
for saxophone quartet
Pink Floyd Suite
Transcription for saxophone quartet and percussion
John Williams (1932): Cantina Band
Transcription for saxophone quartet and percussion
Artists Management Company
Piazza R. Simoni, 1
37122 Verona
ITALY
Office: +39 045 8014041
Franco Panozzo, general manager
Artist manager: Alex Kirsch (Mrs)
Mob. +39 331 6655472
signum@amcmusic.com
in conjunction with Konzertdirektion Goette
Music by Ravel, Debussy, Satie, Ginastera and Piazzolla
März 5, 2020 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Forum am Stadtpark
Alexej Gerassimez, percussion
SIGNUM saxophone quartet
STARRY NIGHT
GERASSIMEZ Rebirth
HOLST The Planets
PSATHAS Commission piece
for Alexej Gerassimez and SIGNUM saxophone quartet
CANGELOSI Bad Touch
MARTLAND Starry Night
AC/DC Thunderstruck
März 15, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Martinskirche
Martinskirchplatz 4, 4051 Basel, Schweiz
BACH Italian Concerto, BWV 971
KORSAKOV Scheherazade
GINASTERA Argentinian Dances
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in blue
Five young musicians create soundscapes that no one has ever explored before as they embark on a Star Trek-like journey. Percussionist Alexej Gerassimez and the SIGNUM saxophone quartet are all highly acclaimed performers and universalists of the young classical music scene. These are five virtuosos who love to break down barriers between concert and performance, between styles and genres and between composition and improvisation.
Crossing borders is also the central focus of the programme which the multi-percussionist and four saxophonists have conceived together. Familiar classics such as Holst’s “Planets” are followed by contemporary works by Alexej Gerassimez (“Rebirth”) and Steve Martland (“Starry Night”) and by a new piece specially commissioned from the New Zealand composer John Psathas. Cosmic sound tracks by John Williams rub shoulders with fire crackers from the world of rock music (Pink Floyd and AC/DC). The concert galaxy is shaped by theatrically choreographed works (“Bad touch” by Casey Cangelosi) as well as by sophisticated lighting control and presentations.
In putting together their set list, the musicians have sought inspiration from the major questions facing mankind. Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going? Their music takes the audience on a trip deep into space and right into the heart of our subconscious, where we confront our fears, dreams and yearnings.
In short, the concert becomes a spatial experience which appeals to all ages and all types of audience – exciting and soothing, surprising and familiar, romantic and rocking, grounded and other worldly.
Alexej Gerassimez (1987): Rebirth
for percussion and saxophone quartet
Gustav Holst (1874-1934): The Planets
Transcription for percussion and saxophone quartet
Jupiter
Venus
Uranus
John Psathas (1966): Commission piece
for Alexej Gerassimez and SIGNUM saxophone quartet
Casey Cangelosi: Bad Touch
for performer and playalong
Steve Martland (1954-2013): Starry Night
Transcription for percussion and saxophone quartet
Alexej Gerassimez (1987): Asventuras
for Snare Drum Solo
AC/DC (Angus Young, Malcolm Young): Thunderstruck
for saxophone quartet
Pink Floyd Suite
Transcription for saxophone quartet and percussion
John Williams (1932): Cantina Band
Transcription for saxophone quartet and percussion
Artists Management Company
Piazza R. Simoni, 1
37122 Verona
ITALY
Office: +39 045 8014041
Franco Panozzo, general manager
Artist manager: Alex Kirsch (Mrs)
Mob. +39 331 6655472
signum@amcmusic.com
in conjunction with Konzertdirektion Goette
Music by Ravel, Debussy, Satie, Ginastera and Piazzolla