Howard Center Presents: LOTUS Quartet

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Embark on a musical journey with the LOTUS Quartet, an extraordinary saxophone ensemble composed of four elite students from Arizona State University. Infusing passion and innovation into every note, the LOTUS Quartet captivates audiences with a harmonious blend of classical elegance, contemporary flair and the dynamic energy that defines their unique sound. This year they added to their accomplishments, winning gold in the Senior Wind Division of the 2024 Fischoff National Chamber Competition.

Repertoire:

Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) - Introduction et Variations sur une Ronde Populaire (1934) (8’)

John Fitz Rogers (1963-) - Prodigal Child (2004) (10’)

Takuma Itoh (1984-) - Sunburnt (2017) (8’)

Joel Love (1980-) - In Memoriam (2015) (12’)

I. Threnody

II. Adieu

Fernande Decruck (1896-1954) - Variations Saxophoniques (1939)

I. ​Andante espressivo (1')
II. Stesso Tempo, molto espressivo e sostenuto (1')

V. Allegro moderato energico (1')
VI. Allegro ma non troppo (1')
X. Moderato e senza rigore, molto espressivo (2')
XII. Fugue - Allegro moderato con ritmo (2')

Intermission (15’)

Clint Bleil (1994-) - The Jig (2018) (4')

GianCarlo Lay (2003-) - Rush Hour (2024) (4')

Jennifer Higdon (1962-) Short Stories (1996)

Chase (4')

Lullaby (4')

Chick Corea (1941-2021) - Spain (1998) (5') arr. Naomu Soeda 

Guillermo Lago (1960-) - Ciudades: Köln (2011) (4')

Gordon Goodwin (1954-) - Diffusion (2006)

IV. Hip Hop (4')