MacLean to perform Maslanka Concerto
UPEI's sessional instructor in saxophone, Kevin MacLean, will present a saxophone recital on March 4 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall as part of the UPEI Recital Series. The recital will feature a variety of works for the saxophone, and involves the collaboration of over 30 musicians - professional players, university students and music faculty from UPEI.
The first half of the recital will feature MacLean with Frances McBurnie (piano) performing Max Bruch's 'Kol Nidre', a hauntingly beautiful work which is based on the prayer which begins the service of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Dan St. Amand (trumpet), Frances McBurnie and MacLean will perform Aaron Copland's 'Quiet City', a trio originally written for English horn, trumpet and piano. The first half will conclude with an exciting new trio for saxophone, flute and piano by composer Russell Peterson, with flutist Morgan Saulnier and pianist Frances McBurnie.
The centerpiece of the recital is David Maslanka's 'Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble'. The work will be conducted by Dr. Karem J. Simon. Maslanka is a world renowned composer who specializes in wind compositions. MacLean has been in close contact with the composer regarding the piece, and is very excited to bring this unique work to the Island stage.
