Described as one of the finest soprano saxophone artists of the present generation, Michael Hernandez presents a solo saxophone recital that reinterprets standard repertoire to the saxophone, as well as introduces new works, written specifically for Michael, that will leave you in awe.
"Hernandez's rich and lush tone offers an unfettered palette of colors that constantly react to the emotional need of the music. His musical intelligence, his talent and his spirit of adventure make him a strong musical collaborator."
-Nicole Paiement, Artistic Director/Conductor Opera Parallele, San Francisco
Program:
Sonata No. 2 in C minor TWV 41:c3, Georg Philipp Telemann
Drei Romanzen Op. 94, Robert Schumann
River * (2010), Ola Gjeilo
The Journey* (2012), Karalyn Schubring
And the pleasure blooms to die....*(2022), Juan Sebastian Cardona Ospina
Discrete Structures* (World Premiere), Marc Mellits
Episodes*(2007), Ellen Taaffe Zwilich
*denotes work written for Michael Hernandez
Michael Hernandez, saxophone; Philip Jung, piano accompanist
$15-$30.