Rompduo – Barry Cockcroft & Adam Pinto
(14:30, Wednesday 11 July, St Leonards Auditorium)
Barry Cockcroft — Soprano Saxophone; Adam Pinto — Piano
Special Guest: Kenneth Tse — Soprano Saxophone
Barry Cockcroft is regarded as one of Australia’s finest saxophonists and his innovative compositions are performed by thousands of musicians every year. Since 2000 he has performed with Perth pianist Adam Pinto in Rompduo. In 2011 Barry was concerto soloist with the United States Navy Band and recitalist and guest clinician at the 35th International Saxophone Symposium. He was featured at the British Saxophone Congress in London, gave recitals in France and Germany with Rompduo and has performed with the Malaysian Philharmonic. He appeared at the Australian Clarinet & Saxophone Festival and the Tutti Festival in Beijing. Barry is a Selmer Artist and a RICO International Artist. Barry’s close association with over 120 composers has led to the publication of more than 1,000 new works over the past 18 years. Barry has encouraged composers writing the most advanced concert music for the saxophone to remember also the developing players who require a stimulating and original repertoire of their own. Barry encourages musicians to perform not only the newest music, but also the best new music.
Adam Pinto, pianist and composer, maintains a busy performing schedule both as chamber musician and soloist. He has been broadcast regularly and performs in new music festivals throughout Australia.
Barry Cockcroft
Barry Cockcroft is regarded as one of Australia’s finest saxophonists and his innovative compositions are performed by thousands of musicians every year. Since 2000 he has performed with Perth pianist Adam Pinto in Rompduo. In 2011 Barry was concerto soloist with the United States Navy Band and recitalist and guest clinician at the 35th International Saxophone Symposium. He was featured at the British Saxophone Congress in London, gave recitals in France and Germany with Rompduo and has performed with the Malaysian Philharmonic. He appeared at the Australian Clarinet & Saxophone Festival and the Tutti Festival in Beijing. Barry is a Selmer Artist and a RICO International Artist.
Barry’s close association with over 120 composers has led to the publication of more than 1,000 new works over the past 18 years. Barry has encouraged composers writing the most advanced concert music for the saxophone to remember also the developing players who require a stimulating and original repertoire of their own. Barry encourages musicians to perform not only the newest music, but also the best new music.
