HKS Recital Series: Re: SAXOPHONES There are no rules!

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Saxophonists extraordinaire, breakers of rules, magicians of classical-jazz fusion, and total heartthrobs – The WHOOP Group is undefinable, irrepressible, and irresistible. The award-winning saxophone quartet from Poland will be bringing their sensational performances to Hong Kong, taking centre stage in this extravaganza of music spanning three centuries, yet united in their striking allure and luminous energy.​

The WHOOP Group
Jakub Muras (Soprano Saxophone)
Mateusz Dobosz (Alto Saxophone)
Krzysztof Koszowski (Tenor Saxophone)
Szymon Zawodny (Baritone Saxophone)

Programme

Mozart/Muras arr
The Marriage of Figaro Overture, K492

Vivaldi/Koszowski arr
The Four Seasons:
Winter: I Allegro non moto
Summer: III Presto

Holst/Koszowski arr
St Paul’s Suite:
I Jig
III Intermezzo
IV Finale (The Dargason)

Guillermo Lago
Ciudades (Cities) (2011):
Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

Krzysztof Koszowski
Evolution of Classical Music

Krzysztof Komeda/Muras arr
Before the Day Rises

Krzysztof Komeda/Smoczyński arr
Svantetic

Krzysztof Komeda/Muras arr
Rosemary’s Baby

Gershwin/Muras arr
Rhapsody in Blue