EVANS

Matt

United States – 1985-11-21

Graduate of Indiana University – Jacobs School of Music (where he was taught by Otis Murphy). Currently studying at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, under Chien-Kwan Lin. Performs with several ensembles: OSSIA, Zzyzx Quartet, Project Fusion, and the Eastman Saxophone Project. Has impressed in a number of competitions as a soloist – including the Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition (2011) and the MTNA Young Artist Competition (2012) – and with ensembles, including the J.C. Arriaga Chamber Music Competition (2012), the Coleman International Chamber Music Competition (2012), and the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition (2013). Taught at Roberts Wesleyan College and at the Harley School. Currently teaches the saxophone at the Eastman Community Music School.

Œuvres au choix:

Epreuve éliminatoire:

Fantaisie

Jean-Luc Defontaine

Demi-finale:

Sonate pour Saxophone Alto

Edison Denisov

Jungle

Christian Lauba

Finale:

Concerto Op. 14

Lars-Erik Larsson

Accompagnement au piano:

Tomoko HONDA