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Imperialis Orchestra - The Most Extraordinary Orchestra in the Country

Krasnoyarsk Saxophone Quartet "Sax Time"

Imperialis Orchestra is a collective created to popularize musical culture in Russia and to offer a fundamentally new perspective on all styles of classical and contemporary music!

The ensemble is led by an incredible creative tandem of Russian musicians: Artistic Director and Soloist of the orchestra, Vice-President of the Eurasian Saxophonists Association, Artist of the French company Selmer Paris, Artist of the Tabakov Theater, and Guest Artist of the MusicAeterna Orchestra. Graduate of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, Composer - Taras Gusarov. Producer, Conductor, Vocalist of the orchestra, Graduate of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, as well as its Master's program - Artemy Menshikov.

Founded in September 2019, the quartet has already established itself as a laureate of various International and All-Russian competitions.

The quartet members: Alexey Yaroslavsky (soprano saxophone), Ekaterina Epova (alto saxophone), Artur Nazarov (tenor saxophone), Ksenia Yakusheva (baritone saxophone).

In the fall of 2023, the quartet received a grant from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs ("Rosmolodezh") to implement the Interregional Educational and Creative Project "Battle of the Saxophones". The ensemble visited 7 cities of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and Western Siberia with concerts and master classes.

The Moscow Saxophone Quartet was founded in 2023. The quartet consists of world-class classical saxophone musicians.

The quartet members: Nikita Zimin, Taras Gusarov, Sofia Petrash, Vladimir Petskus.

The ensemble's repertoire includes works of various styles, genres, and directions, from classical to popular music. The quartet's triumphant debut took place in the capital cities of Russia — Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Irkutsk.

Associate Professor at the Magnitogorsk State Conservatory named after M.I. Glinka, Laureate of All-Russian and International Competitions, Conductor of the Wind Orchestra "Yunost Magnitki"

Chelyabinsk Oblast

Saxophone teacher of the highest qualification category at the Budgetary Professional Educational Institution of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug - Yugra "College-Boarding School Center of Arts for Gifted Children of the North", Khanty-Mansiysk.

Saxophone Teacher at Children's Art School No. 8 in Barnaul and Soloist of the Exemplary Wind Orchestra "Rhythm Band"

Head of the Wind and Percussion Instruments Department at the Altai State Music College, Clarinet and Saxophone Teacher, Chairman of the regional branch of the Association of Wind Bands and Performers "Valery Khalilov Wind Society" (Barnaul)

Japanese solo saxophonist. Known for his virtuoso technique, extensive repertoire, and work on new projects, including the restoration of forgotten instruments. Winner of international competitions (including the Londex Competition, 2014). Actively collaborates with composers and popular bloggers. Teacher, jury member of international competitions. Participant in the recording of the soundtrack "EVANGELION FINALLY".

Professor at the Paris Conservatory (CNSMDP) and laureate of numerous international competitions (Adolphe Sax Competition in Dinant, Andorra Sax Fest, Josip Nochta Competition in Zagreb), he is invited to give master classes and solo concerts worldwide and regularly collaborates with prestigious ensembles such as the Orchestre National de France and the Ensemble Intercontemporain.

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