Charlton House Tuesday Concerts proudly presents Denis Patrickson on alto saxophone and Roelof Temmingh on piano
This programme is a combination of classical and contemporary music for saxophone and piano.
Denis Patrickson is a performing saxophonist and music educator based in London, holding a UK Global Talent Visa at the Exceptional Talent level endorsed by Arts Council England. He is the founder and Artistic Director of the International Cherry Saxophone Competition and has performed at venues including St Giles’ Cathedral Edinburgh, Burgh House London, and St Mary Le Strand.
Roelof Temmingh brings sensitivity and profound musicianship to the piano, forming with Denis a partnership distinguished by natural ensemble instinct and shared artistic vision.
Programme
I Domenico Cimarosa (1749–1801)
Concerto in G minor
Arr. for saxophone and piano · Andante moderato – Allegro – Larghetto
One of the most prolific Italian composers of the Classical era, Cimarosa is celebrated above all for his operas. His instrumental concertos, with their singing melodic lines and elegant structure, transcribe beautifully for the saxophone, an instrument whose lyrical character closely mirrors that of the human voice.
II George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
Sonata in G major, Op. 1 No. 12
Arr. for saxophone and piano · Larghetto – Allegro – Adagio –
Handel’s solo sonatas represent a cornerstone of Baroque chamber music. Originally conceived for flute or oboe, these works translate naturally to the saxophone which gives fresh life to Handel’s noble melodic invention and characteristic ornamental style.
III Alexander Glazunov (1865–1936)
Le Ménestrel (The Minstrel), Op. 71
Reverie for saxophone and piano
Glazunov composed his celebrated Concerto for Saxophone in 1934, and the expressive miniature Le Ménestrel belongs to the same late period; it is suffused with the nostalgic, autumnal lyricism characteristic of the Russian Romantic school.
IV Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992)
La Muerte del Ángel (The Death of the Angel)
Arr. for saxophone and piano
The Argentine master of nuevo tango, Piazzolla transformed the tango from a dance-hall genre into a serious concert form. La Muerte del Ángel with its insistent, driving rhythm and hauntingly beautiful melody captures the drama and passion at the heart of his art.
V Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992)
Invierno Porteño (Buenos Aires Winter)
From Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas · Arr. for saxophone and piano
From Piazzolla’s celebrated cycle of Four Buenos Aires Seasons, Invierno Porteño paints a vivid picture of the Argentine capital in winter – brooding, melancholic, and tinged with longing. Its lyrical saxophone line sings above a restless, syncopated piano accompaniment.
VI Eugène Bozza (1905–1991)
Aria for alto saxophone and piano
Bozza was one of the most important French composers for wind instruments in the twentieth century. His Aria is among the most beloved pieces in the saxophone repertoire.
VII Roberto Molinelli (b. 1963)
Tango Club for saxophone and piano
The Italian composer Roberto Molinelli has established himself as a leading voice in contemporary saxophone music. Tango Club brings together the Mediterranean flair of Italian lyricism and the irresistible rhythmic energy of the tango, creating a piece of irresistible colour and vitality.
VIII Denis Patrickson (b. 1980)
Mirage: World Premiere · For saxophone and piano
A new work by the performer himself, Mirage explores the saxophone’s capacity to evoke shifting, dreamlike landscapes. This is music that appears and dissolves like light on water. Denis Patrickson is increasingly active as a composer alongside his performing career.
IX Denis Patrickson (b. 1980)
Dreams: World Premiere · For saxophone and piano
A companion piece to Mirage, Dreams continues the composer’s exploration of the inner world. It is intimate, introspective, and full of tender lyricism. Both works are presented here in their first public performances.
X Edward Elgar (1857–1934)
Salut d’Amour (Love’s Greeting), Op. 12
Arr. for saxophone and piano
Elgar composed Salut d’Amour in 1888 as a gift to his fiancée. It became one of the most beloved short pieces in all of British music.
This event is free to attend and operates on a first come, first seated basis.
Entrance to the Old Library is located via the cafe/ Main Hall entrance.
