American Sonatas from Two Millennia
Wonki Lee – alto saxophone
Er-Hsuan Li – piano
Wonki Lee has distinguished himself as one of the leading classical saxophonists of his generation.
Born to Korean parents living in Tokyo, Wonki Lee has performed across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Wonki Lee’s artistic mission is to share the beauty of the saxophone tone and its music. Wonki Lee has commissioned and premiered over 30 solo and orchestral new works. Mr. Lee holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the
Manhattan School of Music.
This new album American Sonatas from Two Millennia, with duo partner and highly accomplished pianist Er-Hsuan Li, features some of the most demanding sonatas for alto saxophone and piano by American composers
- David Maslanka
- Robert Muczynski
- William Albright
The highlight of this album is the new edition of David Maslanka’s Sonata. This is the premiere recording of the new edition, digitally engraved by his son Matthew Maslanka. All three sonatas are masterpieces among the classical saxophone repertoire, and Wonki Lee and Er-Hsuan Li present invigorating interpretations of these prodigious works, which will enrapture and entrance listeners.
Wonki Lee giving what was described by New York Concert Review as “A knockout performance”
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Playing time: 61.15 minutes
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