La Sax, founded in 2005 by local saxophone talents, is regarded as one of the earliest saxophone ensembles in Hong Kong with versatility and astounding dynamic. With the goal of encouraging public interest in the art of classical music, La Sax dedicates to serving, encouraing and nurturing people of all ages with great music that are performed with the highest degree of professionalism and artistic excellence.
La Sax was awarded the Jury Special Prize at the Singapore Woodwind Festival 2014. In 2015, La Sax successfully held its 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert at the Hong Kong City Hall, sharing the stage with world renowned saxophonist Mr Nobuya Sugawa. Media coverage of the concert includes TVB, RTHK, Sing Tao Daily, Ming Pao, Hong Kong Economic Times, marking a significant milestone for the ensemble. In 2018 January, the ensemble presented the “Saxo Carnival of the Animals” – an exquisitely new collaboration between two Hong Kong-born pianists, theatre director Freddy Wong and storyteller Uncle Hung. In Sept 2018, La Sax was supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and CPAA Theatres to stage “Saxo Carnival of the Animals” at three cities in the Greater Bay Area of China, all performances were well received by audiences.
A Diverse Repertoire
La Sax performs a diverse repertoire ranging from baroque transcriptions, classical literature, orchestral transcriptions, standard saxophone repertoire, jazz as well as popular favourites. Not to mention works arranged by the group in the styles of Chinese traditional music, folk music and local pop music.
La Sax was awarded the Jury Special Prize at the Singapore Woodwind Festival 2014. In 2015, La Sax successfully held its 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert at the Hong Kong City Hall, sharing the stage with world renowned saxophonist Mr Nobuya Sugawa. Media coverage of the concert includes TVB, RTHK, Sing Tao Daily, Ming Pao, Hong Kong Economic Times, marking a significant milestone for the ensemble. In 2018 January, the ensemble presented the “Saxo Carnival of the Animals” – an exquisitely new collaboration between two Hong Kong-born pianists, theatre director Freddy Wong and storyteller Uncle Hung. In Sept 2018, La Sax was supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and CPAA Theatres to stage “Saxo Carnival of the Animals” at three cities in the Greater Bay Area of China, all performances were well received by audiences.
A Diverse Repertoire
La Sax performs a diverse repertoire ranging from baroque transcriptions, classical literature, orchestral transcriptions, standard saxophone repertoire, jazz as well as popular favourites. Not to mention works arranged by the group in the styles of Chinese traditional music, folk music and local pop music.
To Nurture and Inspire Young Musicians
More than just a performing ensemble, La Sax dedicates to enrich local saxophone music development, especially but not exclusively among the young generation. Our ensemble members are all professional and qualified mentors in providing saxophone and corresponding education. Classes have been offered in various universities, primary and secondary schools.
More than just a performing ensemble, La Sax dedicates to enrich local saxophone music development, especially but not exclusively among the young generation. Our ensemble members are all professional and qualified mentors in providing saxophone and corresponding education. Classes have been offered in various universities, primary and secondary schools.
Philanthropy
La Sax believes that music is for everyone. Therefore, to engage in charitable events is the ensemble’s will to care for the underprivileged in society. In 2014, the ensemble staged a performance to raise fund for the visually impaired at the invitation of The Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired.
La Sax believes that music is for everyone. Therefore, to engage in charitable events is the ensemble’s will to care for the underprivileged in society. In 2014, the ensemble staged a performance to raise fund for the visually impaired at the invitation of The Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired.
More than Audience Building
Since 2009, La Sax has become one of the performing groups invited by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to deliver free concerts to the general public in various districts throughout Hong Kong to promote the art of classical saxophone music and to stimulate the creation and growth of local saxophone development. In March 2014, the ensemble was invited by The Performing Arts Education (PAE) of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts to perform at various public spaces of Sham Shui Po. La Sax wishes to continue its mission in connecting and building a close relationship with the locals through education programmes and free public concerts.sa
Since 2009, La Sax has become one of the performing groups invited by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to deliver free concerts to the general public in various districts throughout Hong Kong to promote the art of classical saxophone music and to stimulate the creation and growth of local saxophone development. In March 2014, the ensemble was invited by The Performing Arts Education (PAE) of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts to perform at various public spaces of Sham Shui Po. La Sax wishes to continue its mission in connecting and building a close relationship with the locals through education programmes and free public concerts.sa
