ON THE PROGRAM: 0:06 - David T. Little: Raw Power for saxophone quartet
8:48 - Marcus Maroney: Saxophone Quartet for saxophone quartet
23:38 - Niko Yamamoto: World Premiere for saxophone quartet and electronics
40:41 - LJ White: Big Fish for two saxophones
ARTISTS
Dan Gelok, soprano saxophone
Masahito Sugihara, alto saxophone
Johnny Salinas, tenor saxophone
Evan Withner, baritone saxophone
Niko Yamamoto, electronics
In conjunction with the exhibition Stonewall 50, Musiqa presents a special concert inspired by this notable anniversary. The program includes LJ White’s Big Fish for two saxophones, David T. Little’s Raw Power for saxophone and quartet, and Niko Yamomoto’s world premiere.
ABOUT MUSIQA
Winner of the 2013 and 2016 Chamber Music America/ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award, Musiqa is a non-profit organization dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music. Founded in 2002 and led by four composers, Musiqa aims to enrich and inspire the community through programs that integrate contemporary music with other art forms. Musiqa celebrates the creative arts through interdisciplinary concerts that highlight contemporary music and its connections to literature, film, dance, art, and more. With its innovative collaborations and educational programming, Musiqa strives to make their repertoire accessible and vital to audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds.
©Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 2019.
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