A Minimal Sax

A Minimal Sax is a journey through the analogies, differences, and evolution of languages of minimalist music, one of the most important artistic movements of the last century. These works show its many sides: from the purism of New York Counterpoint by Steve Reich to the mood swings of the Saxophone Quartet by Philip Glass, from the melody entwined with rhythm of String Quartet No.2 by Michael Nyman to the rhythmic patterns echoing pop music found in July by Michael Torke. The tonal, rhythmic, and expressive possibilities of the saxophone quartet connect these related yet diverse compositions: a fascinating listening experience! The Freem Saxophone Quartet was founded in 2017, it quickly established itself as one of the most adventurous present day ensembles, playing at new music festivals and commissioning new works by contemporary composers. The booklet contains excellent liner notes in both English and Italian. Composers: Michael Nyman, Michael Torke, Philip Glass, Steve Reich Artis