Gregorian chant meets saxophone

Hugo Siegmeth, saxophones
Consortium Vocale Oslo
Alexander M. Schweitzer, conductor

The inventor of the saxophone, Adolph Sax, presented his instrument at the Paris World’s Fair in 1855. It was originally intended for military music, but it had its big breakthrough in America in the 20th century, in the pioneering jazz of the New World. In this concert, one of the instruments of modernism sings against – and together with – Gregorian melodies from before the turn of the last millennium.

Hugo Siegmeth, The Romanian-born German jazz saxophonist, clarinettist and composer has made a name for himself with his versatile musical language. His music combines jazz with classical music, Eastern European traditions and contemporary influences, making him a unique artist on the German jazz scene. Siegmeth has already worked with renowned musicians and orchestras and has received several awards, including the Bavarian Arts Promotion Prize. In addition to his work as a musician, he is also active as a composer for theatre and film music and teaches at the University of Music in Nuremberg. Hugo Siegmeth is regarded as an innovative sound researcher who is constantly exploring new musical paths and working across genres.