Soloist with the Brussels Philharmonic; Connesson-"A Kind of Trane"
Stephane Deneve, conductor
Guillaume CONNESSON Saxophone Concerto “A Kind of Trane”
Belgian Premiere
[REVIEW: John Adams leads Cleveland Orchestra in riveting program] “The three-movement quasi-concerto featuring saxophone soloist Timothy McAllister conjures the dark and mysterious Los Angeles of the 1940s and 50s…McAllister soared beautifully against strings, vibraphone, and solo horn.”
“Soloist Timothy McAllister proved brilliantly up to the enormous demands — vast spreads of pitches, disjunct lines that wanted to be as lyrical as possible and some dazzling scurries.”
“the main attraction of this enjoyable St. Louis Symphony album, conducted by David Robertson, is Adams’ Saxophone Concerto, composed for the virtuosic Timothy McAllister, who plays it here. Stacked with swing-era allusions, moody 4am interludes and cartwheeling acrobatics, it is unpretentious fun from start to finish”
“(John) Adams goes for more than stylizations with [City Noir’s] wily jazz spine. Keeping a sweaty, smoky after-hours jam percolating were Timothy McAllister’s volcanic sax…”
“brilliant solos were in abundance, especially by Timothy McAllister…”
“John Adams said he wouldn’t wish [that alto saxophone solo] on anyone, but Timothy McAllister dispatching it with wonderful grace on this world premiere evening.”
Stephane Deneve, conductor
Guillaume CONNESSON Saxophone Concerto “A Kind of Trane”
Belgian Premiere
November 9, 10, 11, 2017 (10th in Wheaton, IL)
Berg: Violin Concerto
Christoph von Dohnanyi, conductor
October 26, 27, and 28, 2017 (the 28th is in Krannert Center, Champaign, IL)
BERNSTEIN: Symphony Suite from “On the Waterfront”
RACHMANINOV: Symphonic Dances
Sept 23-24; Duo McAllister/Ames
Ball State University ‘Saxtemberfest’
Music of Ames, Biedenbender, Stephenson, Schynder, Bruch and more!
Kathryn Goodson, piano; Randy Hawes, bass trombone
August 11, 7:30pm; August 12, 5:30pm
Etezady - Recurring Dreams (2017) *West Coast Premiere
Gershwin/arr.Blum Selections from Porgy and Bess (asx and str quintet)
Mike Garson - Jazz Variations on a Theme of Paganini (2010)
August 9, 7:30pm; August 10, 5:30pm
Bruch - Three Pieces, Op. 83, arr. for viola, saxophone and piano
Aloysia Friedmann, viola; Tim McAllister, saxophone; Jon Kimura Parker, piano
Live in the Digital Concert Hall and Live in Cinemas throughout Europe!
2pm broadcast–America/New York City
June 8, 9, 10 2017
Berlin Philharmonic;
John Adams City Noir;
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
May 18 & 19, 2017
John Williams “Escapades”
10:45am, April 21; 8pm, April 22–
Leonard Slatkin, conductor;
Shostakovich Jazz Suite No. 1
Concert curated by Timothy McAllister featuring Matt Albert, Stephen Shipps, Liz Ames and composers Roshanne Etezady, Evan Chambers, Leslie Bassett and more!
Join us on the 32nd floor of the “Cathedral of Finance” as Grammy-winning saxophonist Tim McAllister performs pieces that connect to the buildings bold Art Deco design. Enjoy the music while taking in sweeping views of the Detroit River.
Jones Hall;
Feb. 23-25, 2017;
Hans Graf, conductor
3pm, The Palladium Theater
Hilbert Circle Theater;
February 17-18;
Edo de Waart, conductor
Saenger Theatre;
Peter Rubardt, conductor;
John Williams “Escapades”
Music of Adams, Albright, Babbitt, Biedenbender, Carter, Decruck, Mantovani, Messiaen; Liz Ames, piano.
Cristian Măcelaru, conductor–
STRAVINSKY: Symphony in Three Movements;
ADAMS: City Noir;
COPLAND: Quiet City;
BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story;
Jan 20-22
In collaboration with the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society; Network Ensemble, joined by Prism Saxophone Quartet, with guest soprano Sharon Harms.
Philadelphia composer Robert Capanna continues to have a profound influence on the musical life of our region, both as a composer and in a leadership role with many important cultural institutions. This portrait concert celebrates Bob’s music, featuring the Piccolo Concertante for saxophone quartet and string quintet, and the world premiere of What I Know, based on an original text by the composer. Pre-concert composer talk; 6:45pm.