Soprano Saxophone & String Quartet – Shivam Patel, saxophone

• Shivam Patel, soprano saxophone
• Karl Larson, piano

"Soprano Saxophone and String Quartet" delves into the intricacies of contemporary chamber music, featuring saxophonist Shivam Patel, pianist Karl Larson, and string quartet. Works by Mark Kuss and Scott Lindroth offer a glimpse into nuanced compositional worlds, while Bobby Ge's Keeper of the Winds premieres in a bold expansion of saxophone repertoire. The program showcases intricate textures and inventive structures, giving the spotlight to the soprano saxophone's versatility. The program offers a thoughtful look at modern composition and a chance to hear new music in an intimate setting.

About Shivam Patel, soprano saxophone

Shivam Patel is a Chicago-born woodwind doubler (flute, clarinet, and saxophone) currently studying and pursuing a career in New York City. He first started his career classically on just the saxophone, playing alongside his high school concert and acclaimed jazz bands. During that time he was called to play in his first musical, The Little Mermaid. Shortly after, he started being called to play in the pit orchestras for local high schools and theatres. His instrumentation adapted alongside the shows he was playing, leading him to pick up the flute as well. He is now studying at New York University alongside their amazing faculty and is currently a musician in the NYU broadway orchestra, NYU saxophone orchestra, and the NYU Wind Symphony where he took part in five world-premieres.

Being a flexible addition to any ensemble, Shivam has been playing in diverse ensembles for over eight years. He has played in musical scenarios such as musicals, session recordings, jazz bands, symphonic orchestras, chamber ensembles and solo recitals. He has been a musician in various ensembles under world-renowned musicians such as Ted Sperling, Dr. Jason Noble, Jennifer Jolley, Timothy Ruedeman, and Paul Cohen.

About Karl Larson, piano

https://www.karllarsonpiano.com/