S P E C T R E
SAXOPHONE QUARTET
“Spectre ist ein international besetztes Saxophonquartett, welches sowohl das Repertoire als auch neue und neueste Musik auf höchstem Niveau interpretiert und ihr Publikum durch ihre beeindruckende Virtuosität und Spielfreude begeistert. “
Lars Mlekusch
(Conductor, Saxophonist, University Professor)
About Us
Spectre Saxophone Quartet was formed in fall 2016 in the musical core of Europe, Vienna. The four members of Spain (Patricia Coronel-Aviles & David Delgado-Martinez), Chile (Alvaro Collao Leon) and Austria (Georg Palmanshofer) converged in the capital for their studies with renowned musicians and educators. The four strong personalities, with diverse cultural as well as musical background are united by their common interest and high individual artistic quality. Through this diversity and know-how their interpretations of classical repertoire, transcription of all epochs and styles plus contemporary music gain a unique character, respecting the original style of every piece and at the same time giving performances their personal and fresh touch. Collaborations with composers and interdisciplinary projects reflect their aim to connect music of our time with the classical audience. The intention of the Spectre Saxophone Quartet is to establish stronger the saxophone in the classical music scene by showing the diversity of sound and expressivity of the formation and attracting audiences of all kinds through a various repertoire.
Georg Palmanshofer was born in Austria 1992. His musical education led him to the Music University of Arts in Vienna in the class of Lars Mlekusch, where he graduated with distinction. He is prize winner of national and international competitions (Fidelio-Wettbewerb, Emona Competition Ljubljana, Prima la Musica…). He gathered further musical experiences in numerous masterclasses with renowned saxophonists (e. g. Arno Bornkamp, Claude Delangle, Marcus Weiss, Vicent David, Marie-Bernadette Charrier…). His interest in contemporary arts is reflected in collaborations with composers of our time (Jorge Sanchez-Chiong, Duncan Youngerman, Marino Formenti, Georg Friedrich Haas, Olga Neuwirth…). Besides the saxophone classical singing is his passion. As member of various chamber music ensembles, as orchestra musician chorister and soloist he shows is musical versatility and gives concerts in his home country and and abroad.
Patricia Coronel Avilés was born in Bonares (Spain) in 1993. She studied her Bachelor under the baton of Alfonso Padilla in Sevilla and the Performance Master in the class of Lars Mlekusch in Vienna. She completed both with distinction. After she focused on contemporary music, that’s why she started her Post-Master with the prestigious ensemble Klangforum Wien in Graz. She has performed in several countries like Spain, Switzerland, Austria and China in international concert halls and festivals such as Wiener Konzerthaus, Musikverein Wien, ORF Radiokulturhaus Wien, Opernhaus Graz, Stefaniensaal ,Mumuth, Forbidden Concert Hall Beijing, Biennale Graz, Vienna International Saxfest, Teatro Lope de Vega amongst others. She attended numerous masterclasses with renowned saxophonists (e. g. Arno Bornkamp, Claude Delangle, Christian Wird, Vicent David,H. F. Hemke, Otis Murphy….) and she is prize winner of national and international competitions (Fidelio Competition 2016, Emona Competition 2015, Re_crea Competition 2018). Furthermore she had the opportunity to work closely with composers like S. S. Andersen, O. Neuwirth, G.F. Haas, B. Lang, M. Schlomowitz, G.Neuwirth, or J.Sánchez-Chiong.
David Delgado was born 1992 in Ponferrada (El Bierzo, Spain). At the age of 17 he was accepted to the “Conservatorio Superior de Musica Eduardo Martínez Torner” and graduated with distinction in June 2014. Further he continued his studies at the “PESMD Bordeaux-Aquitaine” and “Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien”. Fascinated by the potential of his instrument and the development of new music he started working together with composers on contemporary projects. He is collaborating with orchestras and performing as member of different chamber music groups. Like this he had the opportunity to take part in numerous festivals all around the world. He has received several prices and him were awarded important artistic scholarships which have enabled him to grow up as a musician. Currently he is focusing his efforts on the spread of new music and culture by doing concerts and holding seminars all around the world.
Alvaro Collao Leon is a chilean saxophonist based in Vienna (At), Artistic director of the Tarapacá international music festival and ChileSaxFest. He is a prize-winner of several international music competitions, such as the first Pan American Competition of Classic Saxophone Mexico D.F, the Vienna Fidelio Competition 2012 and 2014 and in the Osaka international competition 2015, the special prices Hyogo Governor awards, Vienna Performing award and “Also award” from Magazin The Sax, 2017 Michigan M-Prize competition and Startstipendium für musik und darstellende kunst 2017. He is in cooperation with the ÖENM Österreich Ensemble für Neue Musik, Orchester Volkoper Wien, PHACE Ensemble, Klangforum Wien and the Vienna Saxophonic Orchestra.
Music Program
SPECTRE CLASSIQUE
Under the title “Spectre Classique” the quartet attends all kind of classical music enthusiasts. The program combines music of different epochs and styles which is led by a common thread through the times. The rather small original classical literature for saxophone quartet obtains a special significance, as it is mostly unknown even for adepts and shows the plurality of sounds and colours of the formation…
Under the title “Spectre Classique” the quartet attends all kind of classical music enthusiasts. The program combines music of different epochs and styles which is led by a common thread through the times. The rather small original classical literature for saxophone quartet obtains a special significance, as it is mostly unknown even for adepts and shows the plurality of sounds and colours of the formation. Its richness of sound and articulation combined with technical abilities allows to interpret transcriptions of diverse styles. Well known pieces of music as well as rather unknown or even almost forgotten ones, will be presented in a lively and novel way. Hereby the saxophone quartet will attract by its ability which resembles the chameleon. It can change between the fineness of a string quartet, the flexibility and brilliance of the woodwinds as well as the pure power of a brass ensemble, without losing its homogeneity in any circumstance. “Spectre Classique” takes the audience to a trip through the times and its styles. It will surprise with its colourful interpretations and breathe new life or better said air into the pieces.
SPECTRE UP TO DATE
With the Program “Spectre up to date” the quartet aims to strengthen the procurance of music of our times. It addresses an audience, with an open mind especially for different sounds and aesthetics. An adventurous and avant-gardist attitude of the performers as well as the audience plays an important role for a satisfying concert evening…
With the Program “Spectre up to date” the quartet aims to strengthen the procurance of music of our times. It addresses an audience, with an open mind especially for different sounds and aesthetics. An adventurous and avant-gardist attitude of the performers as well as the audience plays an important role for a satisfying concert evening. Compared to other instruments the saxophone has a relatively young history but was always strongly linked with the developments in music. Therefore, it is a common and well appreciated instrument in compositions nowadays. Technical and dynamical boundaries are bent as well as the changeability of sound, from plain purity to complete destruction. The cooperation with composers allows us to analyse their personal thoughts about the pieces and to implement their sound imaginations. The quartet attaches great importance to this immediacy of work. This mutual exchange is responsible for a unique concert experience and opportunity to enjoy art of our times in its most original form. The multifaceted way of playing, the colouring and distortion of sounds will surprise and thrill the audience and perhaps set their musical borders in a new way.
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Georg Palmanshofer
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