Bridging Worlds: Italian Roots, American Rhythms
Italian Saxophone Quartet
Sat, Apr 5, 2025 4:00 PM
Octagon Museum, D.C
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Performance Information
Step into the historic Octagon for an unforgettable evening with the Italian Saxophone Quartet in an intimate setting.
In collaboration with Chamber Music Maryland & The Octagon this concert series invites you to experience live chamber music in one of Washington, DC’s most storied landmarks. After the performance, join us for a Meet-the-Artists Cocktail Hour, where you can connect with the musicians and learn more about their craft.
The Program
Scott Joplin (1868-1917) The Easy Winners ragtime
Georg Friedrich Händel (1685 -1759) Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) Aria (from Orchestral Suite No.3, BWV 1068)
George Gershwin (1998-1937) Selection from Porgy and Bess (arr. Bill Holcombe)
Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) (arr. James Boatman) West Side Story Suite I Feel Pretty Somewhere Balcony Scene
Ástor Piazzolla (1921 – 1992) Libertango
Nicola Piovani (b.1946) Theme from Life is Beautiful (Oscar winner)
Ennio Morricone (1928-2020)__ Movie Suite Miserere and from Gabriel’s Oboe from “The Mission” Ecstasy of Gold from “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”
Nino Rota (1921 – 1992) Music from “8 1⁄2”
About The Artist
The Italian Saxophone Quartet was founded by saxophone virtuoso Federico Mondelci in 1982, making it one of the longest-lived groups currently active on the world stage. Determined to perform chamber music for saxophone at the very highest artistic level, the ISQ won a number of important chamber music competitions shortly after their founding, including the unanimous First Prize at the prestigious Premio Ancona. Since then, they have been giving exciting and eclectic performances to adoring…
