Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lut9giVYpGE&list=RDlut9giVYpGE&start_radio=1

I- Razorhurst II- Greycliffe III- Bridge Steps

This suite retells, in melody, historical events from Sydney in the 1920s. The first movement, Razorhurst, depicts the violent and somewhat romanticized razor gangs that were highly active in the inner-city suburb of Darlinghurst. The second movement Greycliffe is composed in memory of the deadly Greycliffe ferry disaster of 1927. The collision between the small Greycliffe public ferry and a large steamer resulted in the death of forty passengers and is still the deadliest accident that has occurred in Sydney Harbour. The final optimistic movement, Bridge Steps, is inspired by the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This landmark was constructed step by step across the decade of the 1920s; ninety years on the bridge is still a focal point of the city’s identity.

Song, Hands & Stomp is based on the Concerto for Baritone Saxophone, Strings & You. The work showcases the broad ranging expressive capabilities of the saxophone and celebrates the singular joy that is live music performance. To this end, the work blurs the distinction between audience and performer. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnOK1ohyxCE&list=RDdnOK1ohyxCE&start_radio=1

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1. Bepopped Loops II. Multi Loops III. After Silent Loops IV. Pocket Loops

Suite for Saxophones and Loop Station is a tour de force of instant composition. This virtuosic work is a layer by layer mash-up of musical influences as diverse as beatbox, reggae, minimalism, polyphony and groove. Russoniello creates a “one-man-band” live on stage, pushing the sonic capabilities of the solo saxophone.