- Presenter: Weiwuying
- Duration is 100 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
- More Offers
※Discounts are not applicable for tickets tier at NT$300 and lower.
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- 25% off for Weiwuying Youth member
- 10% off additional ticket purchase for Weiwuying Unlimited member
- For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
(Program cancelled) 【2022 Weiwuying International Music Festival】Raschèr Saxophone Quartet—The Many Voices of the Saxophone
※The program has been cancelled. For more information, please contact +886-7-262-6666. |
"If there were an Olympic discipline for virtuoso wind playing, the Raschèr Quartet would definitely receive a gold medal."——Die Welt
The Raschèr Saxophone Quartet, one of the most active contemporary chamber music groups, was founded in the United States in 1969 by the saxophonist Sigurd Raschèr and his daughter. For half a century, this group has not only inherited the classic tradition of classical saxophone techniques dating to 1930, but has also actively collaborated with modern composers to complete more than 300 commissioned compositions. Their superb skills and impeccable tacit understanding were evaluated by Germany's Die Welt: "If there were an Olympic discipline for virtuoso wind playing, the Raschèr Quartet would definitely receive a gold medal."
In this concert, the quartet will be focusing on trans-era repertoire, bringing the audience the passionate art songs of Czech composer Antonin DVOŘÁK, the short pieces written for the woodwind quintet by Hungarian composer György LIGETI, American composer Steve REICH's clarinet work New York Counterpoint fused with electronic music, Johann Sebastian BACH's The Art of the Fugue and Bela BARTÓK's Roumanian Christmas Carols. Finally, the Italian composer Franco DONATONI's Rasch, specially tailored for the Rascher Saxophone Quartet, shows the charm of the group's diverse styles.
Pre-talk
2022/4/16(Sat)13:50-14:10 Concert Hall 3rd Floor
Program
J. S. BACH: Contrapunctus XII & IX from The Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080
Franco DONATONI: Rasch (Taiwanese premiere)
J. S. BACH: Contrapunctus XIII from The Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080
Krysztof PENDERECKI: Quartet
B. BARTÓK: Roumanian Christmas Carols, Sz. 57
György LIGETI: Six Bagatelles
A. DVOŘÁK: Love Songs
Steve REICH: New York Counterpoint
Creative and Production Team
Raschèr Saxophone Quartet
Soprano Saxophone|Christine RALL
Alto Saxophone|Elliot RILEY
Tenor Saxophone|Andreas van ZOELEN
Baritone Saxophone|Oscar TROMPENAARS
Team Introduction
Since its formation in 1969, the Raschèr Saxophone Quartet has appeared regularly at the major concert halls in Europe, Asia and the U.S. The ensemble carries on a tradition established in the 1930's by the pioneer of the classical saxophone and founding member of the quartet Sigurd Raschèr, who animated many composers to write music especially for him. In a similar fashion, the quartet has inspired over 300 composers to dedicate music to them. All of these composers have shared an enthusiasm for the four musicians’ unique homogeneous tone quality, virtuosity and dynamic interpretation of new and old music.
Numerous composers have been fascinated with the combination of the Raschèrs and orchestra, which has resulted in more than 40 new works for that combination as well as invitations from many of the world's leading orchestras. In addition to the Raschèr Quartet's numerous solo recitals and collaborations with the world’s leading orchestras, the Quartet has performed with many various instrumental and vocal combinations.
The Raschèr Quartet is a musical democracy. Therefore, in contrast to many other chamber ensembles, the quartet has no leader.
(Program cancelled) 【2022 Weiwuying International Music Festival】Raschèr Saxophone Quartet—The Many Voices of the Saxophone
※The program has been cancelled. For more information, please contact +886-7-262-6666. |
"If there were an Olympic discipline for virtuoso wind playing, the Raschèr Quartet would definitely receive a gold medal."——Die Welt
The Raschèr Saxophone Quartet, one of the most active contemporary chamber music groups, was founded in the United States in 1969 by the saxophonist Sigurd Raschèr and his daughter. For half a century, this group has not only inherited the classic tradition of classical saxophone techniques dating to 1930, but has also actively collaborated with modern composers to complete more than 300 commissioned compositions. Their superb skills and impeccable tacit understanding were evaluated by Germany's Die Welt: "If there were an Olympic discipline for virtuoso wind playing, the Raschèr Quartet would definitely receive a gold medal."
In this concert, the quartet will be focusing on trans-era repertoire, bringing the audience the passionate art songs of Czech composer Antonin DVOŘÁK, the short pieces written for the woodwind quintet by Hungarian composer György LIGETI, American composer Steve REICH's clarinet work New York Counterpoint fused with electronic music, Johann Sebastian BACH's The Art of the Fugue and Bela BARTÓK's Roumanian Christmas Carols. Finally, the Italian composer Franco DONATONI's Rasch, specially tailored for the Rascher Saxophone Quartet, shows the charm of the group's diverse styles.
Pre-talk
2022/4/16(Sat)13:50-14:10 Concert Hall 3rd Floor
Program
J. S. BACH: Contrapunctus XII & IX from The Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080
Franco DONATONI: Rasch (Taiwanese premiere)
J. S. BACH: Contrapunctus XIII from The Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080
Krysztof PENDERECKI: Quartet
B. BARTÓK: Roumanian Christmas Carols, Sz. 57
György LIGETI: Six Bagatelles
A. DVOŘÁK: Love Songs
Steve REICH: New York Counterpoint
Creative and Production Team
Raschèr Saxophone Quartet
Soprano Saxophone|Christine RALL
Alto Saxophone|Elliot RILEY
Tenor Saxophone|Andreas van ZOELEN
Baritone Saxophone|Oscar TROMPENAARS
Team Introduction
Since its formation in 1969, the Raschèr Saxophone Quartet has appeared regularly at the major concert halls in Europe, Asia and the U.S. The ensemble carries on a tradition established in the 1930's by the pioneer of the classical saxophone and founding member of the quartet Sigurd Raschèr, who animated many composers to write music especially for him. In a similar fashion, the quartet has inspired over 300 composers to dedicate music to them. All of these composers have shared an enthusiasm for the four musicians’ unique homogeneous tone quality, virtuosity and dynamic interpretation of new and old music.
Numerous composers have been fascinated with the combination of the Raschèrs and orchestra, which has resulted in more than 40 new works for that combination as well as invitations from many of the world's leading orchestras. In addition to the Raschèr Quartet's numerous solo recitals and collaborations with the world’s leading orchestras, the Quartet has performed with many various instrumental and vocal combinations.
The Raschèr Quartet is a musical democracy. Therefore, in contrast to many other chamber ensembles, the quartet has no leader.
- Presenter: Weiwuying
- Duration is 100 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
- More Offers
※Discounts are not applicable for tickets tier at NT$300 and lower.
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- 25% off for Weiwuying Youth member
- 10% off additional ticket purchase for Weiwuying Unlimited member
- For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit