EclectSax / Douglas Masek, et al

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Album Summary

Performers

• David Speltz (Cello)
• Douglas Masek (Alto Saxophone)
• Luise Thomas (Piano)
• Douglas Masek (Saxophone)
• Douglas Masek (Clarinet)
• James Smith (Guitar)

Conductor

• Rohani, Shardad

Ensemble

• Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composers

• Shardad Rohani
• Ladd McIntosh (1941 - )
• Bruce Babcock
• Bruce Broughton (1945 - )
• Morten Lauridsen (1943 - )
• Mark Carlson
• Victor Morosco (1936 - )
• Jonathon Grasse (1961 - )

Notes & Reviews:

Internationally renowned performer and teacher of the saxophone, Douglas Masek is sought after by orchestras and concert series to perform concertos and solo recitals on stage throughout six continents. His performances, which have emphasized versatility in a wide range of musical styles, from classical and contemporary to jazz, have consistently garnered critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times stated that Masek's playing is "smooth, sinuous, and glowing with the requisite rich color."

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Works Details

Babcock, Bruce : Irrational exuberance

• Performers: David Speltz (Cello); Douglas Masek (Alto Saxophone); Luise Thomas (Piano)
• Running Time: 8 min. 57 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary

Carlson, Mark : Intermezzo, for saxophone

• Performer: Douglas Masek (Saxophone)
• Running Time: 6 min. 16 sec.
• Period Time: Modern
• Written: 2003

Rohani, Shardad : Concerto for saxophone & orchestra

• Performer: Douglas Masek (Saxophone)
• Conductor: Shardad Rohani
• Ensemble: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
• Running Time: 18 min. 37 sec.
• Written: 1986

Broughton, Bruce : Remembrance

• Performers: Douglas Masek (Alto Saxophone); Luise Thomas (Piano)
• Running Time: 5 min. 10 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 2001

Morosco, Victor : Blue Caprice

• Performer: Douglas Masek (Saxophone)
• Running Time: 7 min. 28 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1981

McIntosh, Ladd : Sonatina for saxophone & piano

• Performers: Luise Thomas (Piano); Douglas Masek (Alto Saxophone)
• Running Time: 10 min. 20 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1994

Lauridsen, Morten : Les chansons des roses

• Performers: Douglas Masek (Clarinet); James Smith (Guitar)
• Running Time: 4 min. 44 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary

Grasse, Jonathon : Letters from Brazil, for saxophone & guitar

• Performers: Douglas Masek (Saxophone); James Smith (Guitar)
• Running Time: 9 min. 34 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 2005-2006