Join us for a 1-hour concert featuring holiday-themed concert works adapted for soprano sax and piano. We'll play A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, 8 Christmas Carols, and a Fantasia on Greensleeves by Vaughan Williams, and selections from the Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky. It should be a unique and festive experience! Tickets are 22$.

On the Program:

Benjamin Britten A Ceremony of Carols

Vaughan Williams 8 Christmas Carols

Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves

Selections from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky

The location is the Falls Church Episcopal Historic Church. The address is:
115 E. Fairfax Street
Falls Church, VA 22046

There are several entrances to different parts of this large building and the entrance you want is on S. Washington Street. The pin on this event map has been moved to the location of the Historic Church building.

This evening’s concert will be live-streamed for free. You can find the link at:

https://emersonavenuesalons.com/

Please help support the musicians at https://buymeacoffee.com/maureenswalsh

On the Program:

Maurice Ravel Pièce en Forme de Habañera

Jacques Ibert Histoires

Charles Koechlin 14 Pieces for Flute and Piano (arr. soprano sax)

Camille Saint-Saëns Oboe Sonata (arr. soprano sax)

Claude Debussy Prelude to an Afternoon of a Faun

Created by a Belgian instrument maker, the newly-made saxophone found its first home in France in the 1840s. The very first pieces for the saxophone were written by French composers and to this day the saxophone has a solid presence within French music. Classical saxophonist Maureen Walsh will be performing charming arranged works such as Debussy’s Prelude to an Afternoon of a Faun, the Oboe Sonata by Saint-Saens and Histoires by Jacques Ibert. Come spend an evening immersed in the gentler side of the saxophone!

This concert has an in-person component but is limited to around 18 seats. If you would like to attend you must contact Bill and Jackie at bewing2@gmail.com

The location is

1508 Emerson Avenue

McLean, VA 22101

Go to https://emersonavenuesalons.com/ for all the information on both streaming and in-person reservations. All concerts are donation based.

This program will be live-streamed from Richmond VA here:

https://www.youtube.com/@GraceBaptistChurchofRichmond

Or go to https://www.rvagrace.org/grace-concert-series for more information

To make a donation to help with expenses please go to https://buymeacoffee.com/maureenswalsh

On the Program:

Maurice Ravel Pièce en Forme de Habañera

Jacques Ibert Histoires

Charles Koechlin 14 Pieces for Flute and Piano (arr. soprano sax)

Paule Maurice Tableaux de Provence

Claude Debussy Rhapsodie

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Created by a Belgian instrument maker, the newly-made saxophone found its first home in France in the 1840s. The very first pieces for the saxophone were written by French composers and to this day the saxophone has a solid presence within French music. Classical saxophonist Maureen Walsh will be performing both original works for the saxophone, such as the beautifully lush Rhapsodie by Claude Debussy, as well as arrangements which were created by historically significant saxophonists such as the charming piece Histoires by Jacques Ibert. Come spend an afternoon immersed in the gentler side of the saxophone!

Ms. Walsh will be joined by the superb pianist Chewon Park, a D.M.A. student at the University of Maryland.

This performance is free, and all are welcome. Donations will be accepted to support the Ann Webb Pastor’s Benevolence Fund to help those in need in the Greater Richmond community.

This afternoon's program will be performed live on the Grace Recital series in Richmond VA. The locations is:

Grace Baptist Church

4200 Dover Road

Richmond, Va 23221

For more information please visit https://www.rvagrace.org/grace-concert-series

The Saxophone Choir Le Revenant makes its DC debut with a holiday concert for all ages! Come enjoy Christmas Carols from all over the world, from the very old to new arrangements, as well as holiday themed music. The program includes:

Sleigh Ride by Delius

Spanish and German Carols from the Renaissance

Traditional Carols such as Silent Night, Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella, Oh Come Emmanuel, Carol of the Bells, Joy to the World, and more!

Six Dances from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky

Introitus from Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen

Le Revenant Saxophone Choir was founded by saxophonist Maureen Walsh and includes her wonderful colleagues from the DC/Baltimore area, as well as pianist/organist Nikola Paskalov.

Join Maureen Walsh and Nikola Paskalov for their final recital this year featuring the Music of France for classical saxophone and piano. The Emerson Salon Series offers an intimate setting in the home of Jackie and Bill, who generously match all donations offered the artists. The event is also streamed live on Youtube.

On the Program:

Maurice Ravel Sonatine

Claude Debussy Album of 5 Pieces

Paule Maurice Tableaux de Provence

More information is at:

https://emersonavenuesalons.com/?doing_wp_cron=1698191902.9110910892486572265625

Ms. Walsh joins the Capital Wind Symphony in a celebration of inspirational music.

On the Program:

Shadows by Henry Dorn

Downey Overture by Oscar Navarro

Scaramouche by Darius Milhaud

Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Grainger

Blue Shades by Frank Ticheli

Rifted Wed by Julie Giroux

Amen! by Carlos Simon

More information can be found at: https://www.capitalonehall.com/events/detail/inspirations

French Music for the Saxophone

The music of France has been an integral part of the life of the saxophone since the first piece was written for the instrument. Ms. Walsh will present both historic French repertoire originally written for the saxophone and charming arrangements for saxophone and piano which have become welcome additions. The program will include works by Debussy, Ravel, Fauré and Maurice.

Program:

Pierre-Octave Ferroud Trois Pieces

Ravel Sonatine arranged for soprano saxophone and piano

Paule Maurice Tableaux de Provence

Gabriel Faure Elegie arranged for alto saxophone and piano

Debussy Rhapsodie an original concerto for saxophone

Miss Walsh will be joined by pianist Nikola Paskalov:

https://nikolapaskalov.com/

Learn more at:

https://www.chevychaseumc.org/worship/music/community-concert-series/

French Music for the Saxophone

The music of France has been an integral part of the life of the saxophone since the first piece was written for the instrument. Ms. Walsh will present both historic French repertoire originally written for the saxophone and charming arrangements for saxophone and piano which have become welcome additions. The program will include works by Debussy, Ravel, Fauré and Maurice.

Program:

Pierre-Octave Ferroud Trois Pieces

Ravel Sonatine arranged for soprano saxophone and piano

Paule Maurice Tableaux de Provence

Gabriel Faure Elegie arranged for alto saxophone and piano

Debussy Rhapsodie an original concerto for saxophone

Miss Walsh will be joined by pianist Nikola Paskalov:

https://nikolapaskalov.com/

Learn more at:

https://calvaryumc.org/concerts/

This event is sponsored by the Classical Musicians of Metro DC Meetup group. Finally we have an open mic night just for classical music! Performers of all abilities will give 5-7 minute long performances, accompanied by Mark Ichai on the piano. If you are a music student who wants experience or a profession looking to network, come check it out! https://www.meetup.com/cm-mdc/

I will be performing Pierre-Octave Ferroud’s Trois Pieces, originally for unaccompanied flute, performed on the soprano saxophone.

On The Program:

Histoire du Tango by Astor Piazzolla

Seven Spanish Songs by Manuel de Falla

Havanaise by Camille Saint-Saëns*

Set Cançons Valencianas by Joaquín Rodrigo*

Airs Espagnols by Pablo de Sarasate*

(*Original arrangements by Maureen Walsh)

Come spend the night immersed in the beauty of Spanish music! We begin with the sultry, passionate music of Piazzolla in Histoire du Tango. While originally for flute and guitar. it is a favorite piece for saxophone quartets and will be played here in this arrangement for soprano saxophone and piano. Next we hear sweet Spanish lullabies originally for soprano voice and piano by Manuel de Falla. Finishing the first half is Havanaise by Saint-Saëns, capturing the warm, bustling spirit of Havana. Originally for violin and orchestra tonight will be a world premier of its arrangement for alto saxophone and piano.

On the second half we introduce a lesser known piece by Joaquín Rodrigo, Seven Songs from Valencia. Originally for violin and piano, these offer a more mysterious and melancholy tone. The first five movements will be performed for the first time on the alto sax. In a thrilling finale we will present the arrangement of the violin concerto Airs Espagnols by Pablo de Sarasate. This soaring pieces dances and sings on the saxophone, played in this form for the first time tonight!

About the Musicians:

The Washington Post has described Maureen Walsh as bringing “consummate skill and interpretative sensitivity to the Schmitt, capturing every ounce of its dusky innuendos and mystical exoticism” after a performance with the National Symphony Orchestra. Her greatest passion is bringing more awareness to the powerful beauty of the classical saxophone by creating her own new arrangements which push the boundaries of saxophone technique. She is excited to present tonight's program in Northern Virginia, D.C. Bethesda, Baltimore and as far as Alaska.

Accompanying Ms. Walsh is the internationally renowned pianist Thomas Pandolfi. A Steinway recording artist and Juilliard graduate, Mr. Pandolfi is an active soloist and recitalist in the D.C. area and abroad, as well as maintaining a teaching studio.

Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/airs-espagnols-spanish-music-for-classical-saxophone-tickets-462172639807

On The Program:

Histoire du Tango by Astor Piazzolla

Seven Spanish Songs by Manuel de Falla

Havanaise by Camille Saint-Saëns*

Set Cançons Valencianas by Joaquín Rodrigo*

Airs Espagnols by Pablo de Sarasate*

(*Original arrangements by Maureen Walsh)

Come spend the night immersed in the beauty of Spanish music! We begin with the sultry, passionate music of Piazzolla in Histoire du Tango. While originally for flute and guitar. it is a favorite piece for saxophone quartets and will be played here in this arrangement for soprano saxophone and piano. Next we hear sweet Spanish lullabies originally for soprano voice and piano by Manuel de Falla. Finishing the first half is Havanaise by Saint-Saëns, capturing the warm, bustling spirit of Havana. Originally for violin and orchestra tonight will be a world premier of its arrangement for alto saxophone and piano.

On the second half we introduce a lesser known piece by Joaquín Rodrigo, Seven Songs from Valencia. Originally for violin and piano, these offer a more mysterious and melancholy tone. The first five movements will be performed for the first time on the alto sax. In a thrilling finale we will present the arrangement of the violin concerto Airs Espagnols by Pablo de Sarasate. This soaring pieces dances and sings on the saxophone, played in this form for the first time tonight!

About the Musicians:

The Washington Post has described Maureen Walsh as bringing “consummate skill and interpretative sensitivity to the Schmitt, capturing every ounce of its dusky innuendos and mystical exoticism” after a performance with the National Symphony Orchestra. Her greatest passion is bringing more awareness to the powerful beauty of the classical saxophone by creating her own new arrangements which push the boundaries of saxophone technique. She is excited to present tonight's program in Northern Virginia, D.C. Bethesda, Baltimore and as far as Alaska.

Accompanying Ms. Walsh is the internationally renowned pianist Thomas Pandolfi. A Steinway recording artist and Juilliard graduate, Mr. Pandolfi is an active soloist and recitalist in the D.C. area and abroad, as well as maintaining a teaching studio.

Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/airs-espagnols-spanish-music-for-classical-saxophone-tickets-461857075947

We are going to Alaska! For the second year one of my students has invited me to perform a house concert to showcase her hard work and for me to give a short recital. This year we are making it bigger by performing in the community as well. Pianist Thomas Pandolfi will be joining me in the cold to perform our program of Spanish themed arrangements, as well as offering coachings and masterclasses to the local students of Fairbanks.