Kontrapunkte: Bach | Moondog | Gershwin - Discover Saxophone Sound Anew – with the Tübingen Saxophone Ensemble

Description

Baroque meets metropolis, structure meets freedom: In "Kontrapunkte," the Tübingen Saxophone Ensemble combines the sound worlds of Johann Sebastian Bach, the New York minimalist Moondog, and the jazz classic George Gershwin. Johann Sebastian Bach's music has influenced generations of composers. Strict forms unfold into surprising harmonies, pulsating rhythms, and an engaging inner energy. Moondog, the "Viking from 5th Avenue," approaches musical order very differently: his hypnotic canons bridge to the present, precisely constructed yet full of swing. Another counterpoint is set by George Gershwin: in his legendary "Rhapsody in Blue," he merges classical architecture with jazz, blues, and urban lifestyle – music full of elegance, wit, and rhythmic sophistication. The Tübingen Saxophone Ensemble was founded in 1997. Its lineup includes the full range from soprano to bass saxophone, complemented by two percussionists. With its diverse repertoire from Baroque to Romantic to contemporary influences, the ensemble has performed at the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall in New York, and the Vienna Musikverein – now it is a guest at the Augustinum stage!

Highlights

• Tübingen Saxophone Ensemble presents Bach, Moondog, and Gershwin
• Diverse repertoire from Baroque to contemporary
• Performances at renowned venues like Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall

General Information

The concert "Kontrapunkte" takes place at Augustinum Heidelberg and connects various musical epochs and styles. The Tübingen Saxophone Ensemble, founded in 1997, brings the sound worlds of Bach, Moondog, and Gershwin to the stage with its unique lineup and broad repertoire.

Location

Jaspersstraße 2, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany

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