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EQUINOX SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE
"Equinox is a first-class ensemble capable of demonstrating a wealth of colour and virtuosity in all genres of music." James Rae, composer and saxophonist
Established in 2005 under the direction of Alistair Parnell, Equinox are a group of saxophonists presenting exciting and diverse music for the saxophone. Repertoire and influences include contemporary, classical, jazz and folk inspired music, presented in an entertaining and engaging way.
With the aim of showing the versatility and expressive qualities of the saxophone, Equinox performances include music for the whole saxophone family, in large groups and in smaller combinations.
Equinox Saxophone Ensemble are proud to announce the launch of their first CD. True to the spirit of Adolph Sax’s original concept of a ‘family’ of instruments, the aim with this recording is to capture the range of possibilities that collective saxophone voices can play. There is everything from full orchestral arrangements to more intimate chamber pieces, and a number of new compositions and arrangements.
As well as pieces featuring the full group of nine players and smaller chamber groups, the title track 'Partial Eclipse' by Nigel Wood and commissioned by Equinox is a unique combination of EWI (electronic wind instrument) and sax ensemble.
Partial Eclipse Nigel Wood
Oboe Concerto Op. 9 No 2 Albinoni Arr. N Pennill
Cinerama James Rae
Closure Keiron Anderson
Celtic Suite Gavin Whitlock
Concerto Op. 8 No. 12 Vivaldi Arr. A Ghidoni
Lincolnshire Posy Grainger Arr. A Parnell
Boris Goes to Dublin Alun Cook
Moondance Van Morrison Arr. J Halton
Total playing time 65:26
CD costs £10.00 plus £1.50 postage and packing.
Available from the website www.equinoxsax.org.uk
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