season finale
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 - 7:30PM
DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC
450 WEST 37TH STREET
JAVIER OVIEDO SAXOPHONE
CORY WOOLLEY GUEST SAXOPHONE SOLOIST
CSP ORCHESTRA
JEAN-PIERRE SCHMITT CONDUCTOR
Prepare to be captivated as the Classical Saxophone Project takes center stage for its exhilarating Season Finale. This grand culmination of musical brilliance promises an unforgettable journey through the realms of classical saxophone performance. With a repertoire spanning from old to new, the Season Finale showcases the virtuosity and passion of the saxophone in all its glory. Set against a backdrop of anticipation and excitement, this concert is a celebration of artistic achievement and the power of music to transcend boundaries. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of classical saxophone, the Season Finale offers a mesmerizing experience that will leave you spellbound. Join us as we bid farewell to the season in style, with an evening of sublime melodies and breathtaking performances that will linger in your heart long after the final curtain falls.
PROGRAM (not in order)
HEITOR VILLA LOBOS Fantasia for soprano saxophone and strings
HELENE RASQUIER: Prana for alto and soprano saxophones and string orchestra
PAQUITO D'RIVERA: La Fleur de Cayenne
NICOLAS J. CHAANINE: Spring Concerto
Join us for refreshment and meet the artists following the performance.
Tickets:
$35 ($25 tax-deductible)
$20 Seniors/students
($10 tax-deductible)
Cory Woolley
Cory Woolley is a Senior Music Education major at Western Connecticut State University, studying classical saxophone under Javier Oviedo. At the University, he performed with the Saxophone Ensemble, Saxophone Quartets, The Symphonic Band, and the Wind Ensemble. In the Fall 2024 semester, Cory was a featured soloist with the Wind Ensemble performing “Catch Me If You Can” by John Williams. Cory is also a winner of the 2024 WCSU James Furman Honors Recital Competition. In addition to these school ensembles, Cory was the principal Alto Saxophone in the Eastern Division Intercollegiate Band at the Connecticut Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Eastern Division Conference which took place at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. After graduation he plans to pursue a career as a music director in the public schools.
