Amstel Quartet, The Netherlands, 2010
- 19 Nov 2010 - 27 Nov 2010
- Chamber Music
"The Amstel Quartet changes even the most simple work into a breathtaking diamond."
- Het Parool, Amsterdam
Olivier Sliepen - alto saxophone
Bas Apswoude - tenor saxophone
Ties Mellema - baritone saxophone
Remco Jak - soprano saxophone
It has been almost a decade since the four young and enthusiastic saxophonists have formed the Amstel Quartet and built an international reputation in the world of chamber music.
They met while touring with the Dutch National Youth Orchestra and in 1997, they decided to form a quartet where they could test the boundaries of the conventional saxophone repertoire of the time.
The quartet's name has a historical relevance. The Amstel River is not only the historical birthplace of the city of Amsterdam, but also an ever-changing waterscape, reflecting the changes in life along its shores. For a quartet grounded in the traditions of chamber music, but ready to meet new and ever-changing creative challenges, the Amstel Saxophone Quartet was the obvious choice for a name. After a few years the name evolved even further, to today’s Amstel Quartet. With talent, creativity and a new name, the Quartet was on the road to success.
Date & Time:
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21st November, Macau
25th November, Tianjin, Tianjin Concert Hall
26th November, Dalian, Dalian Development Area Grand Theater
