One Thousand and One Nights

Rimsky-Korsakov: ScheherazadeInspired by the timeless tales of One Thousand and One Nights, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade brings to life seafaring adventures, exotic palaces, and fantastical legends through vibrant orchestral colors. In this performance, musicians from the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, and France come together to present a fresh interpretation of this masterpiece—reimagined through the voices of a saxophone ensemble, where Eastern and Western musical languages intertwine within the story.

Mussorgsky: Night on Bald MountainMussorgsky’s mystical and sinister night comes alive through the layered textures of the saxophone ensemble. The metallic shimmer of the saxophones illuminates the eerie legends atop the haunted mountaintop, painting a vivid and atmospheric sonic picture.

Shostakovich: Festive OvertureBursting with brilliance and energy, this overture launches the evening’s celebration with dazzling musical fireworks. Originally written for orchestra, the saxophone ensemble version sharpens the sense of speed and contrast, transforming the piece into a thrilling celebration that dances toward the break of…