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Transcendent Reverie

Saturday 21 December 2024

In the Utzon Room

Classical Music

Join the Nexas Saxophone Quartet and Peter Coleman-Wright for Transcendent Reverie, a program blending Debussy, Ravel, Duke, and Mahler, offering a rich exploration of voice and saxophone.

A mesmerizing journey of sound and emotion, where saxophone and voice intertwine in a masterful blend of classical and contemporary.

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Transcendent Reverie: Saxophone and Voice Unite

Experience an evening of musical transcendence with the Nexas Saxophone Quartet and acclaimed baritone Peter Coleman-Wright in Transcendent Reverie. This unique program weaves together the delicate beauty of Debussy's Suite Bergamasque and Beau Soir with the expressive passion of Ravel's Don Quichotte à Dulcinée. 

After the interval, immerse yourself in the mysterious soundscapes of Michael Duke's Attacko del piece phantasma before being moved by Mahler’s profound Rückert-Lieder, where the voice of Coleman-Wright and the rich harmonies of the Nexas Quartet come together in a spellbinding performance. 

This concert promises an unforgettable exploration of classical elegance and contemporary depth, showcasing the extraordinary fusion of saxophone and voice.

Presented by Nexas Quartet

Artists

Michael Duke
Soprano Saxophone

Andrew Smith
Alto Saxophone

Nathan Henshaw
Tenor Saxophone

Jay Byrnes
Baritone Saxophone

Peter Coleman-Wright
Singer

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