Kleine zaal
-- Doors open 11:30
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Performers
Diego Mendes - sopranino and soprano saxophone
Juan Velez - soprano saxophone
Ties Mellema - alto saxophone & direction
Jeroen Stok - alto saxophone & soprano saxophone
Karlo Zamiç - alto saxophone
Floor van Wijk - alto saxophone
Javier Villegas - tenor saxophone
Diogo Santos Dias - tenor saxophone
Charlotte van Huusen - tenor saxophone
Iria Garrido Meira - baritone saxophone
Rúben Almeida - baritone saxophone
Zoltan Réczicza - bass saxophone
Fontys Saxophone Ensemble
Versatile program by saxophone students
- Jong Talent
Tickets
- Rang 1 €4,00
The Fontys Saxophone Ensemble is one of the oldest saxophone orchestras in the Netherlands, with a rich history dating back several decades. Under the direction of the renowned Ties Mellema, the ensemble now features talented students showcasing their technical skill and musicality. Their repertoire ranges from classical masterpieces to contemporary and jazz-inspired pieces, reflecting the versatility of the saxophone. This afternoon, they present a dynamic program featuring works by Kurt Weill, André Caplet (with Mellema as a soloist), Leonard Bernstein, and Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, combined with the vibrant rhythms of Colombian folk music.
After the concert
A lunchtime concert wouldn’t be complete without a delicious meal. That’s why, after the performance, you can enjoy a flavorful homemade soup and freshly baked bread in the Stadsfoyer. You can order this directly with your ticket! Staying a little longer? Great!
Program
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck – Psalm 111
Kurt Weill – The Three Penny Opera Suite (arr. Christoph Enzel)
André Caplet – Impressions d’Automne
Leonard Bernstein – West Side Story
Luis E. Bermudez, José Barros – Co-Cumbias
Lunchtime concerts
Our lunch break concerts are a treat to experience: both literally and figuratively! Take a break in the middle of the day and unwind with a delightful concert in the Kleine Zaal. That’s the perfect way to break up your day! From piano recitals to chamber music and wind ensembles, the program is varied and innovative. Because we believe emerging talent deserves a stage, the lunch break concerts feature (recently graduated) students, competition winners, and other hidden gems.
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- Doors open 11:30
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Performers
Diego Mendes - sopranino and soprano saxophone
Juan Velez - soprano saxophone
Ties Mellema - alto saxophone & direction
Jeroen Stok - alto saxophone & soprano saxophone
Karlo Zamiç - alto saxophone
Floor van Wijk - alto saxophone
Javier Villegas - tenor saxophone
Diogo Santos Dias - tenor saxophone
Charlotte van Huusen - tenor saxophone
Iria Garrido Meira - baritone saxophone
Rúben Almeida - baritone saxophone
Zoltan Réczicza - bass saxophone
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