Cerus Saxophone Quartet

This concert is made possible through the generous support of Michele and Mike Klau.
Get ready to hear the saxophone like you’ve never heard before! Spend a beautiful morning on the outdoor grounds of Blithewold Mansion with the Cerus Saxophone Quartet. Named for the mythical wild bull tamed by Persephone, Cerus brings the same spirit to the stage, blending works from the traditional classical cannon and new contemporary works with energy, precision, and playful imagination. From Glazunov and Bach to living composers like Karalyn Schubring and Joan Perez-Villegas, the quartet’s program spans centuries and styles, showcasing the saxophone quartet as a dynamic voice in 21st-century chamber music.
Roberto Campa, soprano saxophone
Laura Ramsay, alto saxophone
Kyle Kato, tenor saxophone
Samuel Dishon, baritone saxophone
PROGRAM
KARALYN SCHUBRING Extrovert
GLAZUNOV Saxophone Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 109
I. Allegro
II. Canzona variée
a. Variation I
b. Variation II
c. Variation III – A la Schumann
d. Variation IV – A la Chopin
e. Variation V – Scherzo
III. Finale
DAVID LAGANELLA Leafless Trees
IV. The fallen
V. Towards the sky
JOAN PEREZ-VILLEGAS Sólo el misterio
INTERMISSION
BACH Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971
III. Finale
PIAZZOLLA Milonga del Angel
RYAN LINDVEIT Living Plants
I. Pea
II. Thai Basil
III. Purple Bell Pepper
IV. Ghost Pepper
V. Ginger
VI. Strawberry
*Program subject to change

Elevate your experience:
Our friends at Blithewold Mansion have arranged for concert-goers to pre-order boxed lunches to enjoy on the grounds following the performance. Boxed lunches will not be available for purchase on-site. Pre order by July 3.