The ITALIAN SAXOPHONE QUARTET never fails to bring the house down, no matter what type of series they're playing on-classical, "pops" or anything in between. In music from Bach to Cole Porter, Scarlatti to Scott Joplin, Piazzolla tangos to Fellini film scores, the ISQ brings charisma and virtuosity to performances that convey their two decades of friendship and collaboration in hundreds of concerts around the globe.
FEDERICO MONDELCI soprano saxophone
MARCO GERBONI alto saxophone
MARIO MARZI tenor saxophone
MASSIMO MAZZONI baritone saxophone
"They were absolutely fantastic and the audience adored them!"
-Dr. MaryAnn Boning, Director, Da Camera Society, Los Angeles
The quartet's flawless performance was entertaining for hardcore classical music fans and yet reached the more novice concert goer-which is just what we wanted. Having presented and listened to many American sax quartets it was amazing to hear how much more sublime the ISQ sounds. The uniqueness of their instrumentation and the unquestionable quality of the performance teamed with creative programming is a winning combination."
-Corby Skinner, Director, Alberta Bair Theatre, Billings, MT
"They received 3 (possibly 4) standing ovations. We loved them. Their skill was obvious and choice of music varied and interesting but even more than that, they had a good time themselves during their performance and that was transmitted to the audience. Afterwards they mingled with the audience, signed autographs, and were all around great guys. They were a dream to work with; gracious, charming, fun, appreciative. If only all the artists I work with during a concert season were that down to earth!"
-Gail Marshall, Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
FEDERICO MONDELCI (soprano sax) has appeared as soloist under such conductors as Seiji Ozawa (with La Scala Orchestra), and has toured world-wide as soloist with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra. His CD of Piazzolla Tangos with MCO was a New York Times "Critic's Pick."
MARCO GERBONI (alto sax) has won several prestigious prizes, including first prize in the "Premier Ancona." He has collaborated with many major Italian orchestras, including La Scala, and twice represented Italy at the World Saxophone Congress. He has recorded
MARIO MARZI (tenor sax) was a prizewinner in numerous competitions. He toured Spain under Zubin Mehta with the Florence Maggio Musicale,and has worked with various ensembles both in Italy and abroad. He is currently a professor at the Verdi Conservatory in Milan.
for EMI and Monde Musica.
MASSIMO MAZZONI (baritone sax) has represented Italy at the World Saxophone Congresses in Germany, USA, Japan and Spain. He was the sole organiser of the 10th Congress, which took place in Italy and involved 500 saxophonists. He has recorded for BMG, Pentaphon, Ricordi, etc.
