
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.
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