The first concert, which takes its inspiration from the work of Ana Maria Maiolino, focuses on dichotomy and the artist’s interest in language and the use of elementary gestures and repetitive movements. To visualize these aspects of her work, an instrumental combination was chosen, presenting a clear duality: the world of breath performed by the saxophone quartet (S@X21, Galicia) and the nature of the acoustics of strings (Quarteto de cordas de Mataosinhos, Portugal), with a programme that explores the possibilities of language and speech in an instrumental context, the transformation of different acoustics and movement linked to figures and sound.
PROGRAMME
Concerts will be held in CGAC’s auditorium, at 20:30. They are free, but seating capacity is limited.
At 19:00 prior to each concert, there will be a guided tour of the Centre’s Exhibitions given by experts in the fields of art and culture.
12 April
Dichotomies
S@X21 (Saxophone quartet), Matosinhos String Quartet and Anne Schlossmacher (viola)
Georges Aperghis Crosswind (1977)*
viola and saxophone quartet
Thierry de Mey Musique de Tables (1987)
3 Performers
Xacobe Gaspar Metamorfose da luz (2010)**
alto saxophone and string quartet
Helmut Oehring Love in (2006)*
string quartet and 4 Saxophones
(Doppelquartett mit Henre)
I. Locked
II. Passion
S@X21 (Saxophone quartet), Rubén Barros (electric guitar) and Xabier Mariño (electronics)
Pedro Rebelo Exposure (2009/10)*Saxophone quartet and live electronics
Fausto Romitelli Trash TV France (2002)*electric guitar
Xabier Mariño Noso soN (2011)** 4 baritone saxophones and live electronics
Germán Alonso Nova Obra (2011)** electric guitar and 4 saxophones
Franck Bedrossian Propaganda (2008)* saxophone quartet and live electronics
VIDEOS
Germán Alonso Nova obra (2011) guitarra eléctrica e 4 saxofóns
29 November
Jeff Wall: sound portrait
Ensemble Vertixe Sonora (flute, saxophone, cello, bass, piano and percussion)
Works by Victor Ibarra, Yoshiaki Onishi, Mauricio Pauly, Lula Romero and Ramón Souto***
*Premiere in Spain / ** World premiere. Commissioned by S@21/ ***World premiere. Commissioned by Vertixe Sonora.
VIDEOS
Concert Series Director: Pablo Coello
Coordinator: Cristina Trigo
