The first saxophone, built by Adolphe Sax around 1840, was a low sax with the range of today's baritone saxophone, comparable to a cello.
Interpretation
Arno Bornkamp, the performer, decided in 2018 to commission new music for the baritone saxophone, leading to many works on this album.
Album & Artwork
The album's repertoire is organized by the composers' nationalities, with two from each country, featuring a short piece as a 'prelude' to a longer one.
Album & Artwork
The album, titled "Folies de Baryton" (Baritone Follies), is a tribute to the baritone saxophone.
Performer Biography
Arno Bornkamp, the classical saxophonist, has a career spanning 40 years and is known for his energetic, lyric, passionate, and stylish interpretations.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Protestantse Kerk, Oosthem, Netherlands, from June 28-30, 2022.
Performer Biography
Arno Bornkamp co-founded the Aurelia Saxophone Quartet (1982-2017), which was one of the world's greatest quartets of its kind and made string quartet literature accessible to saxophone quartets.
