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德国萨克斯大师五人组”成立于1993年，是国际上爵士-古典跨界室内乐领域中最具知名度的乐团之一。这五位萨克斯演奏家对传统古典和巴洛克时期的作品，进行自由风格的改编，可谓独树一帜。通常认为，改编巴赫、贝多芬和莫扎特还有维瓦尔第的作品有些过时了，但是他们的改编让音乐变得更时尚，在原作品的基础上，增加了更多的新元素，让现代与古典完美结合。
“德国萨克斯大师五人组”不但演奏精彩绝伦，还混合了火花四射的娱乐表演。五位心有灵犀的艺术家还穿插了很多幽默表演，一路带领观众进行音乐之旅。他们不会让快乐的旅客在中途下车的。观众们对他们的演奏也从来不惜溢美之词！在世界各地数不尽的舞台上和音乐节里，萨克斯大师五人组让观众心悦诚服。
2000 年，他们应邀参加莱比锡纪念巴赫逝世250 周年的《24小时摇摆巴赫》（Swingin' Bach）音乐会上，与鲍比·麦克菲林和莱比锡格万特豪斯管弦乐团等名家同台，演奏了改编的爵士版《g小调赋格》，惊艳亮相，成为那场音乐会中最特别的一个组合。该场音乐会的DVD 更是风靡全球。从那之后，乐团的职业生涯开始快速蔓延。
艺术荣誉
2010年他们曾获得意大利图内欧国际音乐比赛奖（TourneoInternationale di Musica）。这个组合获得了评委的一致认可，击败了来自欧洲的各支乐队，获得了第一名。
唱片出版
他们录制有12张CD唱片和3张DVD。都给来自各个领域的评论家门留下极为深刻的印象。
成员介绍
斯万·霍夫曼：（中音和高音直管萨克斯）生于1971年，他首先在明斯特师从沃尔夫冈·博雷博和西蒙内·奥托（Wolfgang Bleibel and Simone Otto）学习古典萨克斯演奏。之后，他在海牙皇家音乐学院师从约翰·洛克和简·梅纽（John Ruocco and Jan Menu）学习爵士乐演奏。他曾经作为北莱茵－威斯特法伦州立青年爵士乐团的一员访问了西非和中国。此外，他曾作为传奇音乐家鲍勃·敏泽、杰拉德·威尔森和杰瑞·凡·罗杰领导的“皇家音乐学院大乐队”的一员，参加在海牙举办的北海爵士音乐节。
乌利奇·莱特曼：（中音和高音直管萨克斯）生于1967年，6岁开始学习钢琴，6年后他又学习单簧管和教堂管风琴，最后在14岁时，他找到了自己的“真爱”——萨克斯。乌利奇在多特蒙德音乐学院和德国帕德博恩大学学习音乐教育与作曲，从那时开始，他就成为了一位作曲家并开始改编作品。2001年，他拓展到了电影音乐和有声读物音乐领域。观众可以听到他作为独奏家在很多室内乐组合和爵士乐队中演奏。乌利奇是“萨克斯大师五人组”的创始人之一。
卡伊·尼德迈尔：（次中音萨克斯）生于1976年。1989年他深深地爱上了萨克斯。之后，他继续在海牙音乐学院学习，并在恩斯赫德获得硕士学位。卡伊曾经与很多音乐家一起演出，如肯尼·惠勒（Kenny Wheeler）、皮特·奥玛拉（Pete O'Mara）、尼皮·诺亚（Nippy Noya），还参加了北海爵士音乐节。卡伊曾经参加很多伟大音乐家的大师课，如迈克尔·布瑞克（Michael Brecker）、詹姆斯·穆迪（James Moody）以及戴夫·利伯曼（Dave Liebman）。他定期举办大师课指导学习萨克斯的青年音乐家。卡伊在2006年出版了他的第一张专辑“Funk Alert”
阿纳托尔·戈莫尔肖：（上低音萨克斯）1964年生于伦敦，父亲是一个乐队的领导人。早年间开始演奏爵士乐并与许多伟大音乐家共同演出，包括奥利弗·格罗恩沃德（Oliver Groenewald）、彼得·伯纳德·史密斯（Peter Bernard Smith）、马克·拉克纳（Marko Lackner）、以及弗雷德里克·克斯特（Frederick Kster）等，并建立了良好的合作关系。阿纳托尔在比勒菲尔德大学学习音乐和英语。他穿梭于大量的音乐会演出中，包括管乐团和先锋三重奏等等。大量的演出使得他成长为一位独一无二的并具有独特个性的萨克斯演奏家。与此同时他还参加爵士大乐队的音乐会演出，并在大师课上教授萨克斯的演奏。
安德里亚斯·门策尔：（中音和次中音萨克斯）生于1962年，安德里亚斯学习音乐专注于萨克斯和钢琴。他年轻时有多次在剧院和演播室演出的经历。直到1982年，经常穿梭于各大演奏组合的他建立了自己客座演奏家的声誉。作为音乐教育家，安德里亚斯有广博的学识，同时他还是一支大乐队的领导者和管乐队的指挥。安德里亚斯也是“萨克斯大师五人组”的创始人之一。
曲目
C小调第五“命运”交响曲Op. 67 路德维希·凡·贝多芬
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康特鲁岛赫比·汉考克
醒来吧，有守望者向我们高呼！BWV 140约翰·塞巴斯蒂安·巴赫
倒计时三分钟大卫·瓦伦·布鲁贝克
G大调弦乐小夜曲沃尔夫冈·阿玛多伊斯·莫扎特
作案现场（出自连续剧《案中案》主题曲）克劳斯·多尔丁格
Saxophone Quintet
The Quintessence Saxophone Quintet is distinguished from all the other Classic-Jazz saxophone ensembles by its unique combination of high musical virtuosity with a tremendous stage presence. These qualities were confirmed by the jury of the ？Tourneo Internationale di Musica“ in Italy in 2010. The ensemble succeeded in winning the first prize, competing against various ensembles from all over europe. Now let’s look at why...
The whole repertoire is played by heart - the musical structures are supported by the subtle choreography of the five exceptional musicians. They hereby transform every performance into ear and eye candy - for every listener, irrespective of their age or listening habits.
The idea of revamping classical pieces from Bach and Beethoven to Mozart and Vivaldi may seem outdated to some, however the fashion in which Quintessence handles the originals makes the audience revel in enthusiasm. Add a dashing of more modern music to make a well-balanced blend of music no-one can resist.
On countless stages and at festivals around the world, the saxophonists have already convinced their audiences. Reviewers from every genre are also impressed by their 12 CDs and meanwhile 3 DVDs.
Quintessence is not only outstanding music and sparkling entertainment. Five sympathetic guys with a huge amount of humour take the crowd with them on their absorbing journey, leaving no passenger out on the fun. The audience regularly show their gratitude and never hesitate to tell us:
This is what makes the Quintessence Saxophone Quintet so unique.
Members Biographies
Sven Hoffmann (alto & soprano saxophones) was born in 1971. First he studied classical saxophone in Münster (D) with Wolfgang Bleibel and Simone Otto. He then studied Jazz with John Ruocco and Jan Menu at the Royal Conservatory of Den Haag (NL). He has been on tour with the "Landesjugend-jazzorchester NRW" visiting west Africa and China. Furthermore he was a member of the "Royal Conservatory Big Band" led by Legends Bob Minzer, Gerald Wilson and Jerry van Rooijen, playing venues like the North Sea Jazz Festival in Den Haag.
Ulrich Lettermann (soprano & alto saxophones) was born in 1967.
The first instrument he tackled at the age of 6 was the piano. 6 years later he was into the clarinet and church organ and finally at the age of 14 he found his true love, the saxophone. Uli studied educational music and composition at the Academy of Music in Detmold and German studies at the University of Paderborn. Since then he has been working as a composer and arrangeur. In 2001 he expanded his field of work as a composer into the area of film and audio-book music. You can hear him as a soloist with various chamber music ensembles and jazz bands. Uli is a founding member of QSQ.
Kai Niedermeier (tenor saxophone) was born in 1976. In 1989 he fell in love with the saxophone, so deeply that he proceeded to study at the Conservatory of Den Haag and finished his Masters at Enschede. Kai has played with musicians like Kenny Wheeler, Pete O'Mara and Nippy Noya and has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival. Kai has participated in workshops with greats such as Michael Brecker, James Moody and Dave Liebman. He coaches and holds band workshops on a regular basis. Kai brought out his first solo album "Funk Alert“ in 2006.
Anatole Gomersall(baritone saxophone) was born in 1964 in London, the son of a band leader. Starting jazz in young years and playing with great musicians such as Oliver Groenewald, Peter Bernard Smith MBE, Marko Lackner and Frederick K？ster has made Anatole a real team-worker. Anatole studied Music and English at Bielefeld University. A large array of different projects and disciplines from symphonic wind bands to avant-garde trios and crossover bands, has formed him into an impeccable saxophonist with a very personal touch. Parallel to his concert activities Anatole gives big band workshops and coaches sax sections.
Andreas Menzel (tenor & alto saxophones) was born in 1962. Andreas studied music with a focus on the saxophone and piano. He has many references playing as a theatre and studio musician. Since 1982 he has built up a reputation as a guest soloist in an abundant array of different ensembles. Andreas has gained expert knowledge as a music educationist just as well as a big band leader and orchestral conductor for wind bands. Andreas is a founding member of QSQ.
Programme China Autumn 2017
- Beethoven
The Fifth Symphony - 1st movement
The Fifth Symphony - 2nd movement
The Fifth Symphony - 3rd movement
The Fifth Symphony - 4th movement
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Hancock - Cantaloupe Island
Bach - Wachet Auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 140)
Brubeck - Three to Get Ready
Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Doldinger – Tatort
ECHO
Brubeck - Blue Rondo a la turk
Lettermann - Quintessence Goes Pop |
