Spirito Quartet

The Programme

Sophia Elger – soprano saxophone
Richard Scholfield – alto saxophone
Robert Burton – tenor saxophone
Robert Finegan – baritone saxophone

Andante et Scherzo

Quatuor de saxophones
1. Perdre
2. Chercher

Quatuor pour saxophones
2. Andante

Petit Quatuor pour saxophones
1. Goguenardise
2. Cantilène
3. Sérénade Comique

The Artists

Formed in late 2022, the Spirito Quartet is a dynamic ensemble of four accomplished young saxophonists. Renowned as soloists, they seamlessly blend together to create a cohesive and captivating sound, embracing a wide range of repertoire from established composers to innovative new voices.

Based in London, they have performed at venues such as St Gabriel’s Pimlico, Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, St Mark’s Hamilton Terrace and Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square. Recently, they participated in the London Brandenburg Festival with the Queens Park Singers, where they premiered ‘A Musical Instrument’ by Hamish Brown.

The members of the Spirito Quartet have distinguished themselves academically, graduating with Distinction from renowned institutions like the Royal College of Music, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Zurich University of the Arts. Their individual accomplishments include recognition as a Classic FM ’30 Under 30′ Rising Star, live performances on BBC Radio 3’s ‘In Tune’, the ROSL Sussex Prize, the Jane Melber Competition and awards from the Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition.