Saxophone and Piano “Contrasts” at St. James’s Church, Sussex Gardens
A night of expressive classical music at Downing Place. Elegance, passion, and harmony await!
May 2nd 2025 at 18:30
Handel – Sonate pour violon en fa majeur, Op.1 no. 12, HWV 370
Rachmaninov – Vocalise, Op. 34 no. 14
Bozza – Aria
Piazzolla -Fugue
Piazzolla -La muerte del ángel
Piazzolla – Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas: Invierno Porteño (Winter in Buenos Aires)
Iturralde – Hellenic Suite
Demersseman – Fantaisie sur un theme original
Molinelli – Four pictures from New York
Denis Patrickson – Waltz of Lovers
Denis Patrickson – The Dreams
Denis Patrickson – Mirage
Denis Patrickson – saxophone
Elizaveta VeliKhova – piano
Experience the mesmerizing fusion of classical and contemporary music in an unforgettable concert at Downing Place, Cambridge. Featuring the brilliant Denis Patrickson (saxophone) and Elizabeth Velikhova (piano), this program showcases a breathtaking range of emotions, colors, and contrasts.
From the timeless elegance of G.F. Handel and the deep lyricism of S. Rachmaninoff to the fiery passion of A. Piazzolla and the modern brilliance of R. Molinelli, each piece will take you on a journey of expressive soundscapes.
In 2024, Denis and Elizaveta formed a duo and began performing across the UK, offering audiences a unique and dynamic blend of saxophone and piano.
Their repertoire includes the works written for classical saxophone, as well as arrangements and own compositions.
Denis Patrickson is an award-winning saxophonist and international competition laureate, known for his dedication to the classical saxophone. He founded the Cherry Music project and is a distinguished member of the Symphony Orchestra of Cinematography. Denis was invited to the UK under the prestigious Arts Council of England’s Global Talent program, recognizing his significant contributions to music.
Elizaveta Velikhova is a Russian-born pianist and Royal College of Music graduate. A former member of the Bolshoi Theatre’s chamber ensemble, she earned a First-Class Diploma from the Royal College of Music in 2024.
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