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Join us as we explore the history of the saxophone through 300 years of music performed by an exciting yet subtle chamber duo.
This concert explores a broad range of music, from pieces by J.S Bach which predate the saxophone by over 100 years, to modern compositions which push the limits of the instrument. Between these moments you will hear some of the greatest works for saxophone, from the popular showcase Pequeña Czarda to the elegant staple Tableaux de Provence.
Hear the many moods and timbres of the saxophone, from delicately soaring melodies, to dark, enchanting arias and joyful, raucous moments.
Programme:
J.S. Bach - Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin: IV. Gigue
Robert Schumann - 3 Romances
J. B Singelée - Concertino Op. 78
Eugène Bozza - Aria
Pierre Lantier - Sicilienne
Pedro Itturalde - Pequeña Czarda
Paul Bonneau - Caprice en Forme de Valse
Paule Maurice - Tableaux de Provence
Steven Banks - Surrender
About the performers:
Alex Trask is a saxophonist based in Pōneke. He has a keen interest in the classical saxophone and has studied with some of New Zealand's leading player such as Simon Brew and Reuben Chin. He is a member of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band and has performed with many other significant organizations such as Gallery Orchestra, Saxcess, Wellington Youth Orchestra, and Wellington City Symphonic Band.
Alex is also an accomplished jazz player, and has performed all over the country. In 2026 he appeared with the Aotearoa Jazz Orchestra, as well as playing lead alto for the RNZAF Jazz Orchestra. Alex helf the lead alto chair in the Rodger Fox Big Band from 2024-2025 and has performed as a guest with that band since 2022. In 2026 he recorded his first studio album, which will be released in 2027.
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Gabriela Glapska is a Polish-born, Wellington-based pianist celebrated for her expressive artistry, versatility, and collaborative spirit. An accomplished soloist, chamber musician, and sought-after accompanist, she brings clarity, depth, and nuance to a wide range of musical settings.
Gabriela holds a Master’s degree with Distinction from the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, where she studied under renowned pianist Ewa Pobłocka, and a PhD in Music Performance from Victoria University of Wellington. She currently works as a collaborative pianist at Te Kōkī – New Zealand School of Music.
Whether performing in concert halls, schools, or contemporary music spaces, Gabriela Glapska is known for her refined musicianship, intuitive ensemble playing, and passionate advocacy for music in all its forms.
Photo by Hayden Hockly
