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Signum Saxophone Quartet and Ali McGregor.

The musicians of the Signum Saxophone Quartet, who won hearts across Australia on their debut tour, return with a new collaborator—Ali McGregor, the opera star turned cabaret queen.
Together, they embark on a journey from Berlin to Hollywood, stopping at a shadowy nightclub, a Shakespearean tragedy, a Broadway musical, and even a Wild West rodeo, before finally arriving somewhere over the rainbow.

The first half of the 20th century was a time of radical change—socially, politically, and artistically. While history books tell one version, artists, composers, and performers offer another. As Musica Viva Australia reflects on 80 years of sharing these stories, music takes us on a journey from moody monochrome to vibrant technicolour, and from introspective darkness to blazing hope.

Praise for Signum Saxophone Quartet and Ali McGregor

‘This music simply cannot be played more beautifully.’ – Süddeutsche Zeitung

‘…there are not enough superlatives to describe McGregor’s voice, or how listening to it makes you feel right in the core of your being. Completely exhilarating.’ – Broadway World  

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Artists

Ali McGregor voice
Signum Saxophone Quartet
Blaž Kempere soprano saxophone
Jacopo Taddei alto saxophone
Alan Lužar tenor saxophone
Aram Poghosyan baritone saxophone

Series

This production is part of the following series: