Saxofonist

The versatile and charismatic saxophonist Steven Banks is a fast-rising star. Hear his unique talent in a program that combines classical works with arrangements and original compositions – with the brilliant pianist Xak Bjerken.

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Star of the Saxophone

Sedona Performing Arts Center

Join us for an enchanting evening of saxophone music performed by the talented Isaac Boone, a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Taimur Sullivan. This recital is set to take place on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the prestigious Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at Northwestern University.

Isaac Boone will showcase his exceptional skills through a diverse program that includes works by Georg Philipp Telemann, John Anthony Lennon, Fernande Decruck, Alex Mincek, and Steven Banks. Accompanied by Nathan Canfield on piano, the evening promises to be a memorable one, featuring pieces such as Telemann's Fantasia No. 7 in D Major, TWV 40:8, and Decruck's Sonata in C-sharp Minor, among others.

This event is free and open to the public, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience the artistry of emerging musicians. No tickets are required, and those unable to attend in person can enjoy the live stream of the performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to support young talent and enjoy a night of beautiful music. Mark your calendars for an experience that celebrates the power of music to connect and inspire.

Isaac Boone, saxophone

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Hailed by The New Yorker ”not simply for the quality of their music making, exalted as it is, but for the joy they take in the act of connection,” the acclaimed St. Lawrence continues its fabled partnership with Stanford.

Sundays with the St. Lawrence

Stanford University

Join us for an evening of exceptional saxophone performance by Brian Kachur, a Doctor of Musical Arts student under the guidance of Taimur Sullivan. This recital is set to take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT in the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the prestigious Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. 

Brian will be accompanied by Nathan Canfield on piano and harpsichord, presenting a captivating program that includes Luciano Berio's Sequenza VIIb, Giacinto Scelsi's Tre pezzi, Ida Gotkovsky's Brilliance, Roger Boutry's Divertimento, and François Couperin's Pièces en concert arranged by Paul Bazelaire, concluding with Steven Banks' Come As You Are. 

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the talents of emerging artists within the Northwestern Bienen School of Music community. No tickets are required for attendance, and those unable to join in person can enjoy the live stream of the performance. 

Don't miss this showcase of musical brilliance in an intimate setting at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. For more details, visit our website or contact the Bienen School of Music.

Brian Kachur, saxophone

Antonin Dvořák’s Slavonic Dance Op. 46 No. 1 and his sublime and joyous Symphony No. 8 surround two exhilarating French works. The first is Henri Tomasi’s Saxophone Concerto performed by rising saxohponist Steven Banks, and the other is Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Soaring Sax and Dvořák’s 8th

Northwestern University

Hailed by the New Yorker “not simply for the quality of their music making, exalted as it is, but for the joy they take in the act of connection,” the acclaimed St. Lawrence continues its fabled partnership with Stanford, remaining a cultural cornerstone of the University, directing the music department’s Chamber Music Program, concertizing at Stanford Live, hosting a popular summer seminar, and running the Emerging String Quartet Program

An Evening with the St. Lawrence

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

As a performer and composer, saxophonist Steven Banks (b. 1993) is striving to bring his instrument to the heart of the classical music world. He is driven to program and write music that directly addresses aspects of the human experience and is an active and intentional supporter of diverse voices in the future of concert music. Rick Perdian of Seen and Heard International has said “one senses that Banks has the potential to be one of the transformational musicians of the twenty-first century.” 

Rhapsody In Blue @ 100

Miller Symphony Hall

Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.

An American in Paris

Severance Music Center

The appearance of vocalists Felicia Moore, Kelley O’Connor, Issachah Savage and Reginald Smith Jr. is generously supported by Lisa and Matthew Winkler.

Steven Banks

Saxofonist

Events

Apr 28, 2024

Star of the Saxophone · Chamber Music Sedona

May 3, 2024

Isaac Boone, saxophone · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

May 12, 2024

Sundays with the St. Lawrence · Stanford Live

May 14, 2024

Brian Kachur, saxophone · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Jun 2, 2024

Soaring Sax and Dvořák’s 8th · Evanston Symphony Orchestra

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