Scheduled to visit Japan in autumn 2018
The much-talked-about saxophone quartet Quatuor AVENA returns to the Kansai region once again this year.
At BanMusic, we are now accepting advance performance bookings for this special tour.
Enjoy the virtuosic artistry of a saxophone quartet composed exclusively of outstanding performers, delivering a truly exceptional musical experience.
Their refined quartet performance pairs beautifully with a wide range of cuisines, including French, Italian, and Japanese dining, enhancing the atmosphere of your event with elegant live music.
For details regarding the exact schedule of their stay in Japan, please feel free to contact us.
— Featuring Quatuor AVENA
Member Profile:
Soprano Saxophone
Nicolas ALLARD
France
Born in Gap, France, Nicolas Allard began studying the saxophone at the age of seven. After attending the Gap Conservatory, he continued his training at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Lyon, where he studied under Jean-Denis Michat. Alongside classical training, he also pursued studies in jazz and improvisation.
In parallel with his musical education, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, and a Bachelor’s degree in Musicology from Université Paris-Sorbonne.
He is an active member of several ensembles, including the Lyon-based saxophone ensemble L’artisanat Furieux, the pop-funk group Paperplane, and the saxophone quintet Mascarade.
Alto Saxophone
Fabio CESARE
Italy
Born in Benevento, Italy, he studied at the Nicola Sala Conservatory under Paolo Rigliari. He has won numerous competitions throughout Italy and has participated in masterclasses led by Jean-Pierre Caens, Mario Marzi, and Federico Mondelci.
As a member of the Dream Saxophone Quartet, he performed at the Festival Pravets in Bulgaria in 2012, a concert that was broadcast on Italian television.
From this year onward, he has been appearing as a guest performer with the Orchestra del Teatro San Carlo di Napoli, participating in various productions and concerts.
Tenor Saxophone
Sumika TSUJIMOTO
Japan
Born in Nara City, Sumika Tsujimoto graduated from the Music Department of Nara Prefectural Koryo High School, and went on to complete four years at Soai University Faculty of Music as a special scholarship student. In FY2013, she received the university’s prestigious President’s Award.
She was awarded 3rd Prize in the Wind Instruments Division at the 15th Osaka International Music Competition, and achieved the highest placement in the General Division at the 25th Japan Classical Music Competition National Finals.
Her principal teachers include Miwako Iwata and Masahiro Maeda. In recent years, she has also been actively performing on the electronic instrument Aerophone (Roland), and an interview featuring her work has been published on Roland Corporation’s official website.
Baritone Saxophone
Adam CAMPBELL
South Africa
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Adam Campbell began studying the saxophone at the age of 15 and earned a diploma from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) just three years later.
From 2013, he continued his studies at the Besançon Conservatory in France, where he trained under Cécile Dubois. He has been actively involved in a wide range of projects and took part in a tour of South Africa as a member of Quatuor CONNECTIONS.
He has also participated in masterclasses with distinguished artists including Jean-Charles Richard, Sylvain Rifflet, Vincent David, Arno Bornkamp, and Jan Schlte-Bernert, further refining his artistry on the baritone saxophone.
Main Repertoire:
≪ LE VENT DE FRANCE – A Breeze from France ≫
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of French Impressionist composer Claude Debussy
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La Petite Suite (1889) / Claude Debussy (1862‐1918)
- Tombeau de Couperin (1917) / Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
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Introduction et Variations sur une Ronde Populaire (1934) / Gabriel Pierne (1863-1937)
≪CONCERTS À LA CARTE ≫
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String Quartet No. 2 (1881) / Alexander Borodin (arranged for saxophone quartet by Nicolas Allard)
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Saxophone Quartet (1995) / Philip Glass
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Three Preludes (1926) / George Gershwin
≪ MUSIQUE DU MONDE – Jazz & World Music≫
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West Side Story Medley / Leonard Bernstein (arr. James Boatman)
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Oblivion, Close your eyes and listen, Meditango… / Astor Piazolla
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Tango virtuoso (1991) / Thierry Escaich
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Patchwork (2008) / Philippe Geiss
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Medley Michel Legrand
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Suite Hellénique (2000) / Pedro Itturalde
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Sud America / Lino Florenzo
We are happy to accommodate requests, including jazz standards, as well as popular Western and Japanese songs.
Performance video:
- Sir Patrick / Philippe Geiss
- Klonos / Piet Swerts
- A.Borodin / 2nd String Quartet
- Penrose Square / Tomasz Skweres
