Beaches Fine Arts Series will bring the Alliage Saxophone Quintett to its free series, with an art exhibit at the reception following the concert featuring works by Cole Cartier, as the grand finale of the 52nd season of concerts.
The event will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Jacksonville Beach. Doors open at 3:15 pm and seating is first come-first served. Admission is free.
“Alliage” is the most charming alloy of four saxophones and a piano. Unique to this ensemble, which has been awarded two Echo-Klassik prizes, is that the illusion of a large orchestra becomes reality. The melodic and expressive-sounding saxophones combine with the orchestral fullness of a piano to create a listening experience of the highest quality.
The quintet was founded by Daniel Gauthier, the ensemble‘s leader and soprano. He is joined by three of today’s best soloists on saxophone: Miguel Valles Mateu, alto; Simon Hamrath, tenor; and Sebastian Pottmeier, baritone.
The quintet is completed by the Korean pianist Jang Eun Bae, an experienced and well-versed chamber musician.
Alliage’s core repertoire consists of well-known masterpieces of all epochs, cleverly arranged for the ensemble with exceptional sensitivity. Current programs include, e.g., Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Mendelssohn’sA Midsummer Night’s Dream, Rimski-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, Carmen by Bizet and Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.
The ensemble has released seven CDs. Its first, “Una voce poco fa,” received the renowned ECHO Klassik award in 2005.
Inspired by the baroque, Visual artist Cole Cartier paints scenes that pay homage to the working class. Common themes are speed, drama and vulnerability.
The post-concert reception will be hosted by the Jacksonville Beach Woman’s Club.
