Flux: Original Works for Saxophone Quartet

"Shrewd programming is essential to the success of collections such as this, and I'm pleased to report there's not a dull moment here. The soulful start to Eugène Bozza's Andante et scherzo underlines the jazz-inflected, almost improvisatory nature of the piece. The playing is wonderfully agile, particularly in the animated second half. But that's not all, for the Ferios infuse everything they do with such a lovely, engaging personality. Moreover, there's a tantalising sense of musicians making music just for you, and that's a rare privilege. As ever, the sound is splendid, and that adds immeasurably to the feel of being there. In fact, this is one of the finest Chandos recordings I've heard in recent years." MusicWeb Recording of the Month June 2017

Having already won many prizes and awards (The Philharmonia/Martin Musical Ensemble, Royal Over-Seas League's Ensemble Competition, Tunnell Trust Award) and appointed St John's Smith Square Young Artist of the year for 2016 - 17, the Ferio Saxophone Quartet is Europe's most exciting up-and-coming ensemble of its kind. This, its debut commercial CD, features original works written for saxophone quartet. Composers range from Gabriel Pierné and Jean-Baptiste Singelée to Eugène Bozza and Guillermo Lago (who wrote The Wordsworth Poems specially for the Quartet this year). Through this choice of repertoire, the Ferio Quartet is inviting listeners to experience a number of musical styles and moods, playing works from the time of the saxophone's invention right up to the present day.