About this Event
The saxophone is commonly associated with jazz music, but is it only capable of that? What if we play music by Bizet, Handel, and Rimsky-Korsakov on the saxophone? And add to that the music of Paganini, Piazzola, and contemporary composers of the 20th and 21st centuries? A touch of rock, and still sprinkle in a couple of jazz pieces? This results in the program "UNDISCOVERED SAXOPHONE," presented by saxophonist Sergei Govorov and pianist Britta de Groot.
Sergei Govorov is a Russian saxophonist who moved to the USA one and a half years ago through a program for talented people due to his unwillingness to participate in the ongoing war. Sergei, an artist of Yamaha company, has dedicated over 30 years to playing the saxophone and has performed concerts worldwide, including in the USA, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Switzerland, Egypt, and China, as well as in numerous cities across Russia. His diverse musical abilities encompass classical, jazz, folk, and avant-garde music.
A young and rising American pianist De Groot recently completed her Master’s in Piano Performance under renowned instructor of piano, Dr. David Korevaar. She has been praised for bringing high energy and enthusiasm to her performances as a classical piano soloist and collaborator.
Govorov and De Groot launched their duo in 2023, and have already performed over 30 concerts not only along the Front Range area, where they are based, but have also been privileged to share their music with a wide-array of audiences, from the rugged mountains of Montana to the vibrant streets of New York. Coming from two highly distinctive nations, the duo is passionate about building alliances for peace through the universal language of music.
If you want to experience the completely unexpected musical possibilities of the saxophone, and embark on a musical journey "UNDISCOVERED SAXOPHONE", we invite you to our concert!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hope United Methodist Church, 5101 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 108.55
