As one of the leading British saxophone quartets among the new generation of artists, the Ferio Saxophone Quartet consistently receives a highly enthusiastic reception from audiences and critics alike.
The Quartet make a welcome return to the Festival with an evening of music demonstrating the virtuosity of the saxophone, with works by Handel, Bach, Gershwin and Bernstein.
Sponsored by Dreweatts
Programme
Handel Water Music & Sarabande from Harpsichord Suite
Bach Air from Suite No.3, BWV 1068
J.B Singelée Grand Quatuor Concertant Op.79
Escaich Tango Virtuoso
Piazzolla (Arr Roberto Marino) Close you eyes and listen
Philip R Buttall The Lone Ar-Ranger Goes Sax Mad!
George Gershwin (Arr. Nigel Wood) An American in Paris
Reinhart 3rd & 4th Movement from Quartet in F Minor
Leonard Bernstein (Arr. Boatman) Selection from West Side Story Suite
I Feel Pretty
Somewhere
One Hand One Heart
Gee Officer Krupke
Gregory Hoe Down
Performers
Huw Wiggin soprano saxophone
Ellie McMurray alto saxophone
Anthony Brown tenor saxophone
Shevaughan Beere baritone saxophone
Tickets
£21.25
(includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee per ticket)
Please note this event is due to be filmed for later broadcast. If you have any queries regarding this please contact the Festival office.
