OPUS 53

The Last Sunset of August

for 9 Saxophones [2 Sopranos, 3 Altos, 3 Tenors, 1 Baritone]

Program Notes:

Dedicated to the memory of my mother Sandy (1960-2024) and to saxophonist George Lygeridis and Sax Nouveau Ensemble.

"For all the crimson sunsets that you gifted to me

the sunsets from which I was born

the sunsets that made me a composer.

You have become the Sun.

your son"

Commissioned by George Lygeridis and Sax Nouveau Ensemble

Circa 14'