The French tradition of saxophone composition, as demonstrated on this recording, emphasizes the instrument's élan, esprit, and elegance.
Performer Biography
The Kenari Quartet received a grant through Chamber Music America's Classical Commissioning Program to commission a new work from their own tenor saxophonist, Corey Dundee.
Instruments
The saxophone, invented in Paris in 1846 by Belgian-born Adolphe Sax, was quickly adopted by French composers.
Album & Artwork
This album celebrates the French tradition of saxophone composition, featuring works from light-hearted and jazz-inspired to lyrical and expressive.
Performer Biography
The Kenari Quartet, formed in 2012 at Indiana University, has won top prizes at several national and international chamber music competitions.
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