INTRODUCTION
“Mí Bailaora” is a saxophone concert in which each piece is preceded by a short film inspired by the piece that will be performed. Musicians often also provide brief explanations so that the audience can better comprehend the music played. In “Mí Bailaora,” due to the pieces’ characteristics – which have both experiential and emotional inspiration – we have created short films with a beautiful poetic touch to transport the audience to the creative state of the composer, who, in this concert, is also the performer, the saxophonist David Salleras.
The short films have been directed and filmed by Quim Paredes, with poems written by David Salleras himself; the talented Eduard Paredes is the main actor.
The compositions of David Salleras travel between tango and flamenco music; they are very passionate as well as technically demanding and brilliant works. These pieces utilize a simple staging that complements a concert that is intimate, innovative and surprising.
DAVID SALLERAS, SAXOPHONE
David Salleras is one of the most important saxophonists of his generation. He won an Honorary Prize at the completion of his studies in Barcelona to continue his training in
France, where he was a highly distinguished pupil. He has been acclaimed by audiences all over the world and is well known for his compositions, which have been performed by prestigious
saxophonists and which have all been published by distinguished publishing houses. A musician without limits, David always tackles different programmes with the same intensity and versatility. He is a “Selmer Artist” and a “Vandoren Artist,” two of the most important brands in the world of the saxophone. He has been a soloist in prestigious concert halls.
THE CONCERT
Caprice núm. III
Mi bailaora
Retándote
Danza del olvido amargo
Dansa nocturna
Recerca
Caprice núm. I
Bis
THE ACTOR
Eduard Paredes is a chameleon of an actor who sings and dances, and who can also perform drama and comedy. He is a leading member of the successful company “Cor de TeatrE.” With a wide artistic training, Eduard successfully writes, composes and follows his path as an actor in the renowned Institut de Teatre de Barcelona.
