The program opens with J.S. Bach’s Italian Concerto, a cornerstone of Baroque keyboard literature, masterfully arranged for saxophone quartet. It continues with Aldemaro Romero’s Fuga con Pajarillo, a vibrant fusion of Venezuelan folk music and classical form, and Astor Piazzolla’s Fuga y Misterio, capturing the emotional depth and rhythmic complexity of nuevo tango.

Following an intermission, the program concludes with David Maslanka’s Mountain Roads, a profound and expansive work written specifically for saxophone quartet. At approximately 30 minutes in length, this piece offers a deeply reflective and moving experience, showcasing the full expressive range of the ensemble.

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Italian Concerto 11’

ALDEMARO ROMERO Fuga con Pajarillo 7’

ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Fuga y Misterio 4'

DAVID MASLANKA Mountain Roads 30’