Rompduo - Barry Cockcroft & Adam Pinto
 from Australia Barry Cockcroft is regarded as one of Australia's finest saxophonists and his innovative compositions are performed by thousands of musicians every year. Since 2000 he has performed with Perth pianist Adam Pinto in Rompduo. In 2011 Barry was concerto soloist with the United States Navy Band and recitalist and guest clinician at the 35th International Saxophone Symposium. He was featured at the British Saxophone Congress in London, gave recitals in France and Germany with Rompduo and has performed with the Malaysian Philharmonic. He appeared at the Australian Clarinet & Saxophone Festival and the Tutti Festival in Beijing. Barry is a Selmer Artist and a RICO International Artist. Barry's close association with over 120 composers has led to the publication of more than 1,000 new works over the past 18 years. Barry has encouraged composers writing the most advanced concert music for the saxophone to remember also the developing players who require a stimulating and original repertoire of their own. Barry encourages musicians to perform not only the newest music, but also the best new music. Adam Pinto, pianist and composer, maintains a busy performing schedule both as chamber musician and soloist. He has been broadcast regularly and performs in new music festivals throughout Australia. |
Melbourne Sonata - Barry Cockcrofti. Go
ii. Slow
iii. Blow
Written in 2011, the Melbourne Sonata is Barry's first major work for saxophone and piano. The piece is dedicated to Irish saxophonist Gerard McChrystal and the first movement was premiered by Rompduo at the British Saxophone Congress in London in February 2011.
Rock Us - Barry CockcroftWritten in 2012, Rock Us is Barry's second piece for 2 saxophones and is written for American saxophonist Kenneth Tse. |
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