Acclaimed saxophonist/composer/bandleader Phil Dwyer terms CHANGING SEASONS as “my most ambitious project yet, without a doubt.” That’s saying something, given a resume full of examples of his genuinely adventurous creative spirit.
CHANGING SEASONS is a compelling violin concerto that bridges the jazz and classical worlds in seamless fashion. Premiered in November 2010 at McGill University, it is now destined to find a wider international audience with the October release of its recording on ALMA Records.
CHANGING SEASONS is inspired by John Coltrane as much as Vivaldi, and the combination of a large band with horns and a massed string section integrates these diverse musical elements in a truly fresh and accessible way. The work began as a collaboration between Dwyer and internationally renowned violin virtuoso Mark Fewer.