“TODOS” The international saxophone community manifest for Humans Rights
This project claims the goal to embrace the world saxophone community, to together contribute to the voice that screams for human rights, equal opportunities, compassion and solidarity, creating a saxophone world chain, claiming these basic and important human ideals, with no intention to connect to political and partisan movements. The world needs now, more than ever, our voices…
Artistic direction: FISP and Andy Scott Music: Andy Scott Organized by FISP Co-commission: FISP (more to come) Consortium: (soon) Ambassadors: Bob Mintzer, John Helliwell, Mario Marzi, Kenneth Tse
Instrumentation: flexibel saxophone ensemble, 1 saxophone quartet, 1 classical soloist, 1 jazz soloist, percussion (adlib), voices (adlib) Degree of difficulty: from 1 to 9 Duration: 15 to 20mn Staging proposals: choreography, scenic notes, lighting design (adlib)
World premiere July 12th, 21:30, Largo São João, Palmela FISP XXL Saxophone Orchestra Musical direction: Andy Scott
Open call for saxophone players All the saxophone players that want to participate on the project (rehearsals and world premiere) can do it through the “TODOS” registration form (soon available). The participation is free.
To take part on this project (co-commission and consortium) please send email to joaopedrosilva@fispalmela.com
Ambassadors quotes
"As music is the great healer, the saxophone—being one of the most expressive of instruments—in our hands can help to foster the best in mankind.” John Helliwell
“A new saxophone piece by Andy Scott, inspired by human rights, is a meaningful step toward using music as a force for awareness and unity. His voice as a composer can bring important stories to life and help shine a light where it’s most needed. Please support this unique project!” Kenneth Tse
“Andy Scott and Joao Pedro Silva are proposing what sounds like a great opportunity to bring the world-wide saxophone community together to perform a piece to be composed by Andy. The intention behind the music is to represent equal rights, compassion, and solidarity, much needed attributes in the world right now. Andy Scott is a fantastic composer and saxophonist, who also does amazing things for the saxophone world”. Bob Mintzer
Music as well as life, can be done in only one way, together! Different cultures and different aesthetics are an enrichment for man and for art; the real one. Mario Marzi
