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Jonathan Dufresne, saxophone
Described as having a “deliciously smooth sound” (The News-Gazette), Jonathan Dufresne has been invited to perform internationally in Austria, Netherlands, Canada, and several venues across the United States, including Carnegie Hall. He also performed as a soloist with the University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Illinois Wind Symphony, Hindsley Symphonic Band, Danville Symphony Orchestra, LMEA Symphony Orchestra, St. James Episcopal Choir, and the LSU Jazz Ensemble to name a few.
Recent accomplishments include first prize in the 2024 Krannert Debut Artist Competition, second prize in the 2023 MTNA Chamber Music Competition, first prize in the 2022 UISO Concerto Competition, first prize in the 21st Century Talents International Solo Competition, finalist in the 2021 Coltman Chamber Music Competition, and semi-finalist in the 2021 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition
Program
Fazil Say: Suite for Alto Saxophone and Piano, Op. 55
Alfred Desenclos: Prélude, Cadence, et Finale
20-minute intermission
Baljinder Singh Sekhon II: Gradient
Alexander Glazunov: Chant du Ménestrel, Op. 71(Trans. Jonathan Dufresne)
Takashi Yoshimatsu: Fuzzy Bird Sonata
Tickets available at the Krannert Box Office