Join award-winning saxophonist Nick Russoniello for a concert experience like no other.
WollCon alumnus Nick Russoniello returns to the conservatorium to deliver what can only be described as a unique and riveting concert.
In Air Mass, Nick combines virtuosic saxophone performance with audience-generated sounds, live looping, and body percussion to create an interactive and immersive musical journey.
Expect an exciting blend of lyricism and rhythm as the program moves seamlessly from baroque elegance to beatbox energy—and everything in between. Whether you’re a lover of classical music or intrigued by modern innovation, Air Mass promises to surprise and inspire.
Music by Telemann, Debussy, Wilcox and Russoniello.
“Not all world premieres are created equal. Hand on heart, for me this was the best I’ve heard so far, and judging by the audience reaction at the close of the piece, everyone seemed to feel the same. It’s always a sign when – lots – of people jump to their feet, pound the floor, and cheer and clap their way through three encores. Incredible.”
“There are two markers of a Nick Russoniello world premiere: an overwhelming sense of fun; and a unique hook to shatter the glass between the musicians and the audience… Russoniello’s performance was riveting in its passion and skill on this occasion. He’s an exceptional performer and soloist – you almost have to laugh in astonishment at some of what he delivers, and it’s gripping when he joins forces with an orchestra.”
Concert Details:
April 5th (6:30pm start)
WollCon Room SS1.
Tickets $30 (General), $22 (Concession), $15 (For Under 15 years)
MORE ABOUT NICK
Nick Russoniello is a highly accomplished and dynamic saxophonist, composer, ensemble leader and educator. A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Conservatorio di Musica “Giuseppe Verdi” di Milano, Nick has appeared as a soloist or guest musician with many of Australia’s premier arts organisations including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Australian World Orchestra, the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra, The Metropolitan Orchestra and the Acacia Quartet.
He has been the recipient of major awards including the ABC Symphony Australian Young Performer of the Year Award, Fine Music Kruger Scholarship and a finalist for the Australian Freedman Fellowship.
Nick’s projects and ensembles (Duo Histoire, Golden Age Project and his One Man Band live looping show) are highly acclaimed, with appearances for the Sydney Festival, the Royal College of Music (London), Musica Viva Australia, ABC Classic FM, Conservatorio di Milano (Italy), Strasbourg Cité De La Musique (France), The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestras and Australian Digital Concert Hall.
