The only ensemble of its kind ever to win first prize of the Concert Artists Guild Competition, the New Century Saxophone Quartet is winning newfound enthusiasm for its pioneering and versatile sound and repertory, ranging from Bach’s complete “The Art of Fugue” to innovative contemporary works. The recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, North Carolina Arts Council, Chamber Music America and Aaron Copland Fund for Music, New Century has commissioned numerous works, most notably a concerto from Peter Schickele. The Los Angeles Times writes: “Polish and vitality distinguish the group.”
Bringing Bay Area audiences the world’s finest chamber music since 1955, the Morrison Artists Series at San Francisco State University is “indispensable, ” the San Francisco Chronicle writes. The series presents six free performances each year by acclaimed ensembles.
- Venue: McKenna Theatre at SFSU
- Date: Sun March 14, 2010 3:00pm
- City: San Francisco
- Price Range: Free
- Tickets: 415-338-2467
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Program
Bach
The Art of Fugue
Johnston
O Waly Waly Variations
Fitz Rogers
Prodigal Child
ter Veldhuis
Heartbreakers
Peck
Drastic Measures
Performers
Michael Stephenson
soprano saxophonist
Connie Frigo
baritone saxophonist
Stephen Pollock
tenor saxophonist
Chris Hemingway
alto saxophonist
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Right off the bat, tenor saxophonist Stephen Pollack describes the conundrum the New Century Saxophone Quartet (NCSQ) has faced ever since he cofounded the quartet a quarter century ago. “It’s real common when we tour for well over half the audience to have no idea what it means to be a saxophone quartet. The same is true for classical presenters, many of whom assume that a saxophone quartet must specialize in jazz.” More »
