Programme

J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750)                                       Sleepers, awake

G. Whitlock (b. 1977)                                          Celtic Suite

                                                                            Midnight in Kinsale; Love Song; Ceilidh

Arr. J. Watson (b. 1985)                                       Folk Suite

                                                                            The Wind That Shakes The Barley;

                                                                            Mrs Jamieson’s Favourite;

                                                                            Drowsy Maggie

J. Simmons (b. 1995)                                            Suite of Irish Folk Songs

                                                                             Air

G. Gershwin (1898 – 1937)                                  Somebody Loves Me

(arr. J. Whelan)                                                     Embraceable You

                                                                             But Not For Me

D. Ellington (1899 – 1974)                                    Medley

A. Bruckner (1824 – 1896)                                    Locus iste

(arr. A. Penman)

A. Penman (b. 1988)                                             Cops ‘n’ Robbers

W. Gregory (b. 1959)                                            Hoe Down

Auric Saxophone Quartet is formed of past students from the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. Equally at home playing classical or jazz repertoire, the group prides itself on its eclectic and varied programmes which delight audiences across the world. The Quartet’s line-up encompasses a wide spectrum of artistic skills from award-winning soloists, all of whom have been involved with critically acclaimed albums and can frequently be heard on national radio in the UK. Members of the groups have recently performed at London venues that include the Wigmore Hall, the Barbican, and the Royal Opera House.