Last week Joan was in Hannover, on this occasion in his MORPHOSIS DUO guise alongside the equally-relentless Joan Bagés i Rubí, having been chosen to perform their innovative ‘This is not a fad!’ programme in the prestigious Showcase section of this important gathering. Photo: Lydia Beltri The programme itself showcases a selection of female contemporary composers – Mercè Capdevila, Hanna Hartmann, Albena Petrovic-Vratchanska, Olga Neuwirth and Manon Lepauvre – and pieces written specifically for the baritone saxophone and/or electronics. Joan Martí-Frasquier provides the championed instrument and Joan Bagés brings his trademark electronics Wizardy. As if this recipe wasn’t sufficiently tasty, considered lighting provides yet another dimension. Follow Joan M-F on Instagram here Check out his website here Follow Joan Bagés on Instagram here Check out his website here

Last night José Sanchís led the Orquesta Sinfónica CaixaBank – aided superbly by the voice of soprano Susana Cordón – in a tribute to victims of the COVID-19 pandemic – and the collectives hardest hit by this ongoing tragedy. The programme was developed with particular focus on the themes of hope, courage and strength; José ensured the musicians delivered a powerful performance – and the audience replied with prolonged ovations. It was an emotional night without doubt. But also a clear display of the power of music in uniting people in challenging circumstances – and generating positivity. Thank you Susana Cordón. Thank you Orquesta Sinfónica CaixaBank. Thank you José Sanchís. THANK YOU to all of those people in the front line of the fight against COVID-19.

Baritone saxophonist Joan Martí-Frasquier recently returned from Luxembourg, having premiered two original pieces by Gustavo Britos and Ian Wilson – and presented his ’21st Century Music for Baritone Saxophone’ project. At Sound Movement we cherish and admire the professional – and creative – restlessness of our entire roster. Quite simply, they are Artists with ants in their pants!

Violinist Pablo Martos is shining brightly under our Spotify Spotlight! Released by Sony Classical, he recorded Haydn’s Violin Concerto in D Major alongside Alberto Martos, performed with Orquesta Ciudad de Granada and conducted by Antoni Ros Marbà. You can listen to it here: http://bit.ly/SoundMovementPlaylist  

The conductor José Sanchís continues to accumulate successes in Madrid: 6 new year’s concerts, more than 40 performances with María Callas & OSBankia and upcoming projects to be announced soon. More info: www.josesanchis.eu  

  The #MoreHispano Virtual Choir, created by Cantoría, brings together singers from around the world for some festive celebration: https://youtu.be/gr5mKh85XS8  More info on Cantoría’s website here

This Sunday, the 29th of November, Cantoría will be at the Festival Música Antigua de Aranjuez with “Lenguas Malas”, its most international program.  More info and tickets: http://musicaantiguaaranjuez.com/evento/cantoria/ To follow – and support – Cantoria: website here Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Good luck trying to stop this musician from working! Saxophonist Joan Martí-Frasquier has been collaborating with the Morphosis Ensemble once again, this time innovating with Tatiana Gerasimonek and using video to establish a playful communication between three artists. This has been happening at the Fundació Phonos Festival de Tardor (Sept. 27 – Oct. 2), La Unió Social de Flix (Oct. 18) and Festival Memmix Palma de Mallorca (Oct 20). Next up: Musiques d’Aujourd’hui in Perpignan (Nov. 19). Follow Joan here: joanmf.com  

  In October, José Sanchís will again conduct the OSBankia at “Callas en concierto” and he will also oversee a concert in tribute to the COVID victims. More info about these events at: www.josesanchis.eu

Tomorrow – Tuesday 11th August – Daahoud and Bruno will be showcased by this legendary Institution, via the Dizzy’s Club Discovery Artists initiative. Check out their Jazzing! 📆 Tuesday, August 11, 2020! 🇱🇷 ⏰ from 11:00 to 12:00 (NYC – EDT) 🇪🇺 ⏰ from 17:00 to 18:00 (EU – CET) Online concert: here