AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Calefax Reed Quintet

Saxophones, clarinets, oboe and bassoon combine to make the sensational sound of Calefax.

Saxophones, clarinets, oboe and bassoon combine to make the sensational sound of Calefax, five exceptional Dutch musicians whose lively and entertaining performances have won them loyal fans all over the world. George Gershwin’s ‘An American in Paris’ is a vivid portrait of the Roaring ’20s, and in Calefax’s unique arrangement the musical colours of Paris are even more vibrant. They’ll also be treating us to music ranging from the joy of Handel to the rich melodies of Dvořák and the shimmering beauty of Debussy.

Watch a gorgeous example of Calefax’s music, in their trailer from their recent album:

Programme

• HANDEL: Suite for keyboard No.5 The Harmonious Blacksmith (9’)
• FRANCK: Chorale No.2 (9’)
• ALKAN: Comme le vent (5’)
• DEBUSSY: Préludes for piano (selection) (10’)
• GERMANUS: Le tourne-disque antique (7’)
• DVOŘÁK: String Quintet No.3 Op.97 (extracts) (15’)
• GERSHWIN: An American in Paris (13’)