The Australian Saxophone Quartet (ASxQ) presents Displaced (2025), a major new work for saxophone quartet by Professor Elliott Gyger, exploring themes of individual and collective identity in a globalised world. The program also features works by Australian composers Tim Dargaville, Chris Williams, Evan J Lawson, Keyna Wilkins, and Nardi Simpson.

The ASxQ brings together four of the nation’s leading saxophonists, each of whom has established a distinguished career both in Australia and abroad. Committed to the creation, revival, and promotion of Australian music, the ensemble’s repertoire encompasses classical, contemporary, and experimental genres. ASxQ actively engages with Australia’s diverse cultural landscape through innovative and collaborative artistic projects.

PROGRAM

Elliott Gyger
Displaced

World premiere

Tim Dargaville
Kolam

Evan J Lawson
Addicted to Love and Violence

Chris Williams
Shadow Songs

Keyna Wilkins
Onyx

Nardi Simpson
Wilga’s Last Dance

CREDITS
Australian Saxophone Quartet
Joshua Hyde, Joseph Lallo, Mary Osborn, Yo-yo Su

RUNNING TIME
This performance runs for 90 mins including one interval.

Image credit: Australian Saxophone Quartet, 2023. Image by Maytat Kongka.

ACCESSIBILITY

Melba Hall is wheelchair accessible via a side entrance. To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit: https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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