The Sax Ensemble was created in 1987 with the aim of creation and promotion of contemporary music. The original group formation is saxophone quartet, piano and percussion, which is unique in the world, but the group membership is flexible, relying on the repertory. In 1993, thanks to the support and determination of some composers, musicians and music lovers, the group established the Sax-Ensemble Foundation with the aim of encouraging commissions to Spanish and foreign composers and high-level pedagogical activities. In 1997, the Sax-Ensemble received the National Music Award for Interpretation, mainly because of its contribution to Spanish music and in recognition of its ten years of existence at that time. Numerous authors have dedicated works to the Sax-Ensemble, some of them even several works, so the Sax Ensemble had the chance to perform up to one hundred and eighty world premieres. Francisco Martínez and Henrique Portovedo perform as the Saxiberian Duo.
Pilar Montejano, soprano saxophoneMiriam Castellanos, alto saxophoneFrancisco Martínez, tenor saxophoneHenrique Portovedo, baritone saxophone
www.saxfrancisco.com
