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Playing techniques in Norwegian saxophone music

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Saxophone player Mats Kirkebø plays his master concert, focusing on playing techniques in the Norwegian saxophone repertoire.

How do Norwegian contemporary composers use extended playing techniques? Mats Kirkebø's master project explores how different Norwegian composers approach this topic. Kirkebø tries to find out what the saxophone is capable of, while at the same time highlighting Norwegian music.

Programme

  • Karsten Brustad (1959–): Ymt, for alto saxophone and live electronics
  • Rune Rebne (1961–): Gelma, for alto saxophone and prerecorded material
  • Lars Petter Hagen (1975–): Kronologi, for alto saxophone, double bass and accordion
  • Eivind Buene (1973–): Dreamreading, for soprano saxophone and tape

Participators

  • Mats Kirkebø (saxophone)
  • Rodrigo Mata på (double bass)
  • Maren Sofie Nyland Johansen (accordion)

Published: Apr 26, 2021 — Last updated: Jun 2, 2021