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Orchestra & Band, Works with Orchestra and Band feature the works written for Sigurd Rascher, legendary saxophonist and pioneer of the saxophone. In this context, the saxophone is displayed as a virtuoso instrument holding to the true intentions of Adolph Sax - the ability to play beautiful melodic lines along withrapid virtuoso passages throughout the 4-octave range of the alto saxophone. Repertoire

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New Music Concerts
As a performer of new music, Styliani is constantly challenging and expanding the perceived limits of her instrument. Her collaborations with composers resulted in premiere performances of works specifically written for her. She has recorded on composer Lior Navok's CD Hidden Reflection. The work, which is the title of the disc, was written for Styliani's expansive saxophone technique. She is credited for the US East Coast premiere performance of Dimitri Terzakis’ Der Holle Nachklang. From an Invitation to perform in the 2003 World Saxophone Congress XIII, Styliani played Haba's Solo Saxophone work, a work that she recorded on her CD, Remembering Sigurd Rascher. Repertoire
 

Saxophone & Piano Duo

A Program of Melodies and Dazzlers, Styliani performs works that showcase her virtuoso style of the alto saxophone. Styliani demonstrates Adolph Sax's (inventor of the original intention for his instrument, the saxophone of 1840 - invented to be utilized in a classical manner. Styliani brings back the older virtuoso classical style that soloist such as Casals, Kreisler, Rascher and others brought to the stage in the earlier part of the 20th. Programs: Melodies & Dazzlers; Early American Music: The beginnings of Jazz; Tribute to Sigurd Rascher; & Mix Match & Beyond. Repertoire Sax/Piano Duo Tech Spec

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Saxtar Duo: Saxophone & Guitar Duo

Saxtar Music, A program with guitar featuring works of Astor Piazzolla, Greek Folk Tunes, American Folk tunes, and other works for the soprano or alto saxophone with guitar. Styliani's CD Americas features two works with guitar, Bachianas Brasileiras No.5, and Hovhaness, Suite for Alto Saxophone and Guitar. Repertoire Sax/GtrTech Specs

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Masterclass & Concert (Sigurd Rascher Tribute Program & others)

Styliani's masterclass emphasizes the teachings of Sigurd Rascher. In her masterclass, the emphasis is to discover how the whole work is conceived as a whole through song. She emphasis tone production, technique, and how the work is built as a whole by the anchor points of each phrase. Styliani was the last of the three students ever invited to study with Sigurd Rascher, and the only female. Styliani masterclass is accompanied with a concert. More info on lecture recitals: Repertoire

 

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