Concert by the Rova Saxophone Quartet

Description:

The Rova Saxophone Quartet performed a concert in the Grand Luxe Hall that combined structured improvisations with composed works by ensemble members and others. The performance featured Bruce Ackley (soprano saxophone), Larry Ochs (tenor, sopranino, alto saxophones), Jon Raskin (alto, baritone, soprano saxophones; clarinets), Andrew Voigt (alto, sopranino, soprano saxophones; flutes).

Program:

Jon Raskin, “Ride Upon The Belly of The Waters Building Your Boats To Carry All” (1978)
Larry Ochs, “New Sheets” (1978)
Rova Saxophone Quartet, “Trobar Clus” (1978)
Larry Ochs, “Druids” (1979)
Kazuo Fukoshima, “Mei” (1962)
Group improvisation (parts 1 and 2)

Presented with support from Vancouver New Music Society. 

Curated by Martin Bartlett.

Audio and video documentation is available upon request.