Non-Polarization on the Alto Saxophone: Daniel Kientzy's Reforms in Music for the Saxophone Family

Zhaoxiang Jiang; Wisuwat Pruksavanich

doi:10.5216/mh.v25.81517

Autores

Zhaoxiang Jiang Mianyang Teachers’ College, Mianyang, China College of Music, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, jiangzhaoxiang66@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6489-4220
Wisuwat Pruksavanich College of Music, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, georgesaxophone@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6202-1098

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/mh.v25.81517

Palavras-chave:

Daniel Kientzy, Saxophone Total, performance contemporânea de saxofone, inovação instrumental

Resumo

Esta pesquisa examina as contribuições transformadoras de Daniel Kientzy para a música de saxofone através de sua integração inovadora de toda a família do saxofone. Utilizando métodos de pesquisa qualitativa, o estudo investiga as atividades artísticas de Kientzy de 1968 até o presente através de três seções cronologicamente organizadas: A primeira seção traça sua carreira musical inicial, investigando o processo histórico de como ele dominou todos os sete saxofones. A segunda seção, através de estudos de caso das obras de Roy e de Pablo, explora como Kientzy integrou inovadoramente estes sete saxofones em obras solo únicas. A seção final, através da análise das obras de Brizzi e Mabry, examina como Kientzy alcançou a forma definitiva do conceito "The Saxophone Total" através da gravação, edição e reestruturação dos sons dos sete saxofones. Os resultados traçam uma clara trajetória evolutiva no tratamento dos membros da família do saxofone por Kientzy, mostrando um desenvolvimento de aplicações dispersas até aplicações perfeitamente integradas. Essas abordagens inovadoras não apenas transcenderam as limitações tradicionais da música para saxofone em termos de técnicas de performance, formas expressivas e pensamento composicional, mas também, no contexto histórico mais amplo do saxofone, forneceram um caminho para revitalizar a grandiosa visão de Adolphe Sax sobre a família do saxofone dos anos 1840.

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Biografia do Autor

Zhaoxiang Jiang, Mianyang Teachers’ College, Mianyang, China College of Music, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, jiangzhaoxiang66@gmail.com

ZhaoXiang Jiang (b. January 8, 1993) is an saxophonist and music educator whose academic journey spans three countries: China, France, and Thailand. Initially trained at Central South University of Forestry and Technology in China, JIANG completed his undergraduate studies in Music Performance (Saxophone) under Professor SHI Changjun. He subsequently pursued advanced studies in France at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional Perpignan Méditerranée, where he earned his master's degree under the tutelage of Radek KNOP. During his time in France, JIANG won First Prize in the Professional Category at the 2017 Lempdes International Saxophone Competition. His performances included the "Romantic French Saxophone Quartet Concert" at the Central South University of Forestry and Technology Theater in 2018, and he premiered works by French composers Alexander Vert, Lucie Prod' homme, and Felix Laquement. Since 2021, JIANG has been pursuing his doctoral degree in Saxophone Performance at the College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand, studying under Shyen Lee and Dr. Wisuwat Pruksavanich.
2023 marked a significant year in his musical career, featuring appearances at several prestigious international events. He was invited to participate in the "International Saxophone Meeting" at The Museo del Saxofono Fiumicino in Rome, Italy (November 2023), the XIX World Saxophone Congress, the III Asian Saxophone Congress, and the Singapore Saxophone Symposium 2023, where he engaged in both performances and academic activities. Professionally, JIANG has served as an Assistant Lecturer at the School of Music and Performing Arts, Mianyang Teachers' College since June 2020, where he teaches both specialized saxophone courses and elective modules.

Wisuwat Pruksavanich, College of Music, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, georgesaxophone@gmail.com

Dr. Wisuwat Pruksavanich is a pioneering Thai saxophonist in contemporary classical music. He gained international acclaim as a soloist during the world premiere of Narong Prangcharoen’s “The Dawn of Darkness” at the Ki Zu Na Concert 2012, held at Sumida Triphony Hall in Tokyo, Japan. His album “Hard Fairy” earned a nomination for Best Instrumental Album, and Dr. Wisuwat himself was nominated for Best New Artist at the 11th Komchadluek Awards. Dr. Wisuwat completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the College of Music, Mahidol University in Thailand under the mentorship of Prof. Shyen Lee. He then earned his Doctorate from The Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Kraków, Poland, studying with Prof. Andrzej Rzymkowski. In 2019, Dr. Wisuwat was invited to instruct at The 2nd Poznan SaxEvent in Poznan, Poland, and the XI Mallorca Saxophone Festival in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. He has also taught in China, Singapore, and Malaysia. Currently, Dr. Wisuwat is a saxophone instructor at Mahidol University’s College of Music. He is an active member of the Asian Saxophone Congress Committee, the Thailand SaxophoneAssociation Committee, and member of the Bun-Leng Project, a saxophone and string quintet ensemble.