Solaris Duo - Contemporary American Music Performance
Special guests
at the music programmes of Haraszthy200 Festival, Solaris Duo was formed in
2008 and has since thrilled audiences throughout Europe with their dynamic
style and versatile programming. Saxophonist Joel Diegert and pianist 
Mariam
Vardzelashvili enjoy introducing audiences to the possibilities of their
uncommon instrumental ensemble. First-time listeners are often surprised by the
saxophone’s flexible and varied sound in a non-jazz setting.
The Duo is a major proponent for contemporary music, dedicated to expanding their available repertoire, but often performs transcriptions of classical masterpieces and stylized popular music, as well. The Duo recently won third prize in the 2011 Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition, a major international contemporary music competition that takes place every two years in Amsterdam.
Opening ceremony of Red and White exhibition,
B55 Gallery, Budapest; 4 October 2012.
