Nathan Henshaw& Emma Di Marco
Ian Hanger Recital Hall - Queensland COnservatorium, Russell St, Brisbane
Leading young saxophonists Nathan Henshaw (Sydney) and Emma Di Marco (Brisbane) unite to present thrilling new Australian music and demonstrate the virtuosity and variety of their instrument.
Taking a journey through various colours, sounds, and global influences, the performance will include works by Green, Ball, Cockcroft, Stanhope, and a special performance of soprano saxophone duo ‘nga manu‘ by Michael Jamieson. Both Henshaw and Di Marco are recently returned from successful performances at SaxOpen - the World Saxophone Congress held in Strasbourg, France in July, 2015.
Nathan Henshaw is a Selmer Paris and Silverstein artist and a special guest here at the Queensland Conservatorium. www.nathanhenshaw.com
Featured repertoire:
'nga manu' (the birds) - Michael Jamieson A special dup performance by Nathan Henshaw and Emma Di Marco
Shimmer for solo soprano saxophone - Thomas Green Recently given the world premiere at the World Saxophone Congress, Strasbourg