Cerus Quartet
Saxophone Quartet
Emerging as one of the most compelling chamber ensembles of their generation, the Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet.
Hailing from the Midwest, the quartet is known for its versatility, performing a wide-ranging repertoire that includes contemporary works, transcriptions of classical masterworks, and new commissions by composers.
The quartet was named the winner of the 2025 Concert Artist Guild Louis and Susan Meisel Competition. Additional accolades include the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.
Their name draws from Greek mythology—Cerus was a wild bull transformed by the goddess Persephone, a story of chaos tamed into beauty. This myth mirrors the quartet’s artistic vision: to reimagine the saxophone as a medium of beauty and expressive depth, deserving of a central role in 21st-century classical music.
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Program Highlights
- Michelangelo ’70 – Astor Piazzolla
- Rhapsody in Blue – George Gershwin/arr. Van der Linden
- Night Music – Emma O’Halloran
- Eleanor Rigby – John Lennon/ Paul McCartney/arr. Swerdlove
- Holberg’s Time Suite – Edvard Grieg
- Cantina Band – John Williams/ arr. Kachur
- Pequeña Czarda – Pedro Iturralde
- Milonga del Angel – Astor Piazzolla
- Italian Concerto in F major , BWV 971 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Tech Overview
- Sound: House Sound + some ACS equipment w/ local tech to run sound
- Video: Not required
- Lights: Best available w/ local tech to run lights
- Stage: Clear, clean stage
- Stagehands: 1 to 2 able-bodied persons to meet group for load in and assist with setup as needed; also needed at load out
- Piano: Not required
- Hospitality: Hot Healthy Meal, Bottled Water, Beverages, Tea/Coffee and Snacks for 4
