On June 15, 2024 at 16:00 CET, the Amstel Quartet presents the world premiere of adonis blue (2023) by Rozalie Hirs, in a new arrangement for saxophone quartet created by the composer. The Amstel Quartet consists of Vitaly Vatulya (soprano saxophone), Olivier Sliepen (alto saxophone), Bas Apswoude (tenor saxophone), Harry Cherrin (baritone saxophone). The venue is The International School of The Hague. The composer is present during the concert and a Q&A session.

adonis blue for string quartet (2023) was composed by Rozalie Hirs at the request of the Ruysdael Quartet. The world premiere was given by the Ruysdael Quartet at the November Music festival, Den Bosch, on November 10, 2023, on the occasion of the Ruysdael Quartet’s twenty-fifth anniversary.

Date: 2024-06-15
Door time: 16:00 CET
Location: The International School, Wijdaelerweg 11, 2554 BZ The Hague.
Performers: Amstel Quartet – Vitaly Vatulya (soprano saxophone), Olivier Sliepen (alto saxophone), Bas Apswoude (tenor saxophone), Harry Cherrin (baritone saxophone)