An afternoon of classical saxophone with world-renowned saxophonist Anna Marie Wytko featuring Amanda Arrington on piano.
The musical journey begins with William Grant Still’s lush Romance, the first known concert piece for saxophone by an African American composer.
Next, embrace the haunting melodies of Retorno (Return) by Costa Rican composer Federico Molina Campos in this U.S premiere.
Czech composer Jindřich Feld’s substantial Sonate pushes the boundaries of sonic and technical virtuosity in this highly flavorful composition.
The California premiere of Seattle-based composer Karen P. Thomas’ When night came reflects the horrors of the war in the former Yugoslavia and, in particular, the atrocities committed against the women of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Partly a lament, the piece is also a tribute to the strength and resilience of these women.
Last but certainly not least, immerse yourself in the brilliant three movement Concertino by French composer Jeanine Rueff. Featuring a jazz-inspired final movement, you will be certain to dance the rest of the night away following this delightful and joyous music.
*All attendees will receive a complimentary CD of one of Anna Marie Wytko's internationally acclaimed albums.
Described by The Absolute Sound as “extraordinary” and the Uruguayan Press as “impeccable,” saxophonist Anna Marie Wytko has performed as concerto soloist in Carnegie Hall in the famous Stern Auditorium on the esteemed Perelman Stage, and in the historic National Theatre of Costa Rica with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica. She has performed as concerto soloist with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Banda Sinfónica de Montevideo in Uruguay, with the National Bands of San José and Alajuela in Costa Rica, and with the Polish Air Force Wind Symphony, among many others. A globally acclaimed recording, performing, and teaching artist, as well as a globally praised author of multiple books, articles, and other publications, Dr. Wytko is a Yamaha Performing Artist-Clinician and University Distinguished Professor of Saxophone within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University. A Yamaha Young Performing Artist First Prize Winner and Jennings Butterfield Young Artists Concerto Competition First Prize Winner, Anna Marie has performed as guest recitalist and taught as guest professor at prestigious institutions such as the Royal College of Music in London, the Royal Birmingham Conservatory of Music, the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, the Conservatoire Aulnay sous Bois de Paris, and the Centre Cultural La Bouvèche Paris. She has performed and taught at the Conservatorio Nacional Superior de Música of Buenos Aires, the University of Zagreb Academy of Music, the Akademia Muzyczna of Poznan, Poland, the Universidad de Costa Rica, and at major conservatories throughout Italy such as the National Conservatory of Milan, the National Conservatory of Bologna, the National Conservatory of Perugia, and the National Conservatory of Florence, among numerous others. Visit her website for further information: https://www.annamariewytko.com/