Collaborative Creation: From Commission to Fruition

How does a new work of music come to life? How do performers and composers interact while collaborating on a new musical composition? We will explore the genesis and development of two compositions: “Sacred Spaces” for alto saxophone solo with wind band by Kirk O’Riordan and “Luminous Blue Variables” for two alto saxophones by Benjamin Krause. These unique pieces are representative of my work in commissioning and premiering repertoire for the saxophone over the past 25 years.