The Celebrations of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
On October 1, 2024, celebrations and the opening of the 2024-25 academic year of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna took place at Vienna City Hall. We had the honor of providing the musical accompaniment for this event, where distinguished speakers such as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, were present.
The entire evening is available for replay on YouTube:
Spectrum in Wuppertal
At the end of August, we had the honor of performing as special guests at the open-air concert of the Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra. Together with Meinhard "Obi" Jenne on drums, we took the enthusiastic and large audience on a journey through Guillermo Lago’s "Ciudades."
A big thank you to the Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra and its General Music Director, Patrick Hahn, for this wonderful opportunity!
Tour in Greece
From August 2 to 7, 2024, the Spectrum Saxophone Quartet traveled to Greece to give two concerts. The tour began with a performance on August 3 in Alexandroupolis, where we played before an enthusiastic audience in the atmospheric setting of the open-air theater. Our program, which included both classical and contemporary works, was received with great applause.
The second performance took place on August 6 as part of the renowned Chios Music Festival on the island of Chios. The festival attracts music lovers from all over the region every year. The unique setting of the small village of Vessa and the open, music-loving audience created an unforgettable atmosphere.
Both concerts were a great success. The trip also provided the opportunity to experience the beauty and hospitality of Greece.
8th internationale AS Festival in Bled (SLO)
Early february 2024 we were guests at the 8th saxophone festival "AS" in Bled (Slovenia). As a quartet we had some masterclasses with young and talented saxophone ensembles across Europe. During the festival we presented our new CD „En dehors“ as part of a concert.
Highlight of the evening was special guest Gerald Preinfalk. Not only we shared the stage with him also we played some of his compositions.
A big thank you goes to the "österreichische Kulturforum Laibach" for their support.
Spectrum in Italy!
On 27. and 28. of January our quartet was invited to Italy.
We presented our new concert program "Fusion of the centuries" in Milano and Monza.
In this program we merged different musical styles starting from D.Scarlatti to compositions specially written four our ensemble by G.Preinfalk and U. Reicher.
19. World Saxophone Congress
Gran Canaria
On 7. December we were invited as guests to the "World Saxophone Congress" in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In the beautiful hall of the Gabieto Literaio we presented our new CD "en dehors". Also we had the opportunity to present our austrian music in Spain.
We look back at an amazing trip and concterts. New friends and connections were made to stay updated in the wolrd of the saxophone.
En dehors - our debut CD will be released!
The waiting has finally come to an end. Finally it's here!
Our new CD “En dehors” will be released by col legno on December 8th, 2023.
Five compositions by Austrian composers were gathered on this CD to show the diversity of the saxophone and to foreground the Austrian music scene.
For more informations: "Col Legno" and"save-it.cc"
Ps.: A big thanks to all our supporters!!
We need your support!
To realize our dream of a debut CD we need your help.
With your donation you can be a part of „en dehors", wich will be released in september by Col Legno.
"En dehors" connects five great compositions by austrian composers as an Hommage to the saxophone and its possible new paths.
Spectrum in Istanbul
On June 3rd and 4th we were invited to the 51st Music Festival in Istanbul. We played 3 concerts during this festival. The first performance took us to Fenehrbaçe Park on the Asian side of the city. The last 2 concerts took place in the Balat district on the European side.
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Intrada - Portrait of austrians musicians
On December 30th at 10:05 am, Spectrum will be presented on OE1. You can listen to the story of how the quartet established. You will also learn about our philosophy of chamber music and upcoming dates. Click HEREto learn more. Tune in and hear us on Radio!
20 years:
New Austrian sound of Music
(NASOM)
The Spectrum Saxophone Quartet was allowed to perform at the 20th anniversary of Nasom in Porgy & Bess (Vienna) on September 5, 2022. Nasom is a sponsorship program by the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria (BMEIA).
Spectrum in the funding program of NASOM
In cooperation with mica – music austria, Austrian Music Export and the Austrian music universities, an expert jury selected five up-and-coming ensembles or musicians in five different genres: classical, jazz, global music, contemporary music and pop/electronic for the new NASOM edition 2023/24.
We are looking forward to work with the Nasom team and hope for many concerts in different countries. Stay tuned
August Everding Music Competition
6 quartets including ours were invited to the semifinals of theCompetition August Everding. We look forward to celebrating our debut on September 30th in Munich