“A saxophonist of unusual sophistication…Changing his color in ways so sensitive that he bordered on alchemist.”
-Philadelphia Inquirer
“Absolutely stunning...nothing short of a virtuoso.”
-The Sax Magazine, Japan
“Saxophonist Jonathan Wintringham can make his horn sing. When he plays, his sound has a way of swallowing a room and all that's in it, drawing you into the musical world he is creating.”
-Arizona Daily Star
“A major force in the saxophone world…He has a nice and resonant sound; he boasts an excellent set of fingers and articulation; he phrases with an artistic awareness well beyond his years; and he tackles the postmodernist content of his program with extreme volume shifts, [and] daring color changes.”
-American Record Guide
“I was not so much ‘pleasantly surprised’ as ‘blown away,’
first by the music itself and then by the performance. Wintringham scored a resounding triumph.”
-The Chestnut Hill Local, Philadelphia
East End met up with pianist Szu-Yi Li for the second installment of their exploration of quintet literature. The centerpiece of the evening was the world-premiere of Graham Lynch's Symphony Cocteau, a brilliant new addition to the saxophone repertory. EE has worked with Graham for several years, and we're thrilled to feature his music as our first major quintet commission. Check out some of the highlights!
East End having way too much fun at the University of Alabama. We had a wonderful time working with Jon Noffsinger's students. A performance of Bolcom's Concerto Grosso with Dr. O and the UA Wind Ensemble was the perfect way to close our residency. Roll tide!
ESP in China!!! Always an incredible experience touring in China. Wonderful to share the artistry of this ensemble with hundreds of young saxophonists all over the country. Check out this massive saxophone camp in Shanghai!
Wintringham's Philadelphia debut on Astral Artists'
Center City Concerts began with a crowd pleaser!
Music by William Albright, Jules Demersseman, Alfred Desenclos, Astor Piazzolla, and Takashi Yoshimatsu.
Featuring Pi-Lin Ni, piano
Special Guests: East End Quartet: Wintringham, Myles Boothroyd, Matthew Amedio, Timothy Harris; and Kuninobu Bando
Bando/Wintringham Duo to premiere
Jon Russell's Fantasy on Five, a new double-concerto
written for the Bando/Wintringham Duo.
Details for their performance with the Eastman Wind Ensemble HERE
***Update***
World premiere performance video is posted on YouTube!
Wintringham chosen as a winner of the 2015 S&R Foundation's Washington Award, in recognition of his "dynamism, vision, and exceptional creativity."
Press Release
Fellow Washington Award recipients:
Lembit Beecher
Luosha Fang
Jorge Manes Rubio
(L-R) Jorge Manes Rubio, Wintringham, Sachiko Kuno (President, S&R Foundation), Luosha Fang, Lembit Beecher
January 16, 2018
10:30 am
Astral Artist's Residency
Moffett John School
127 W Oxford St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
w/ Xavier Foley, double bass
Zhenni Li, piano
Music of Debussy, Glinka, Piazzolla, and Schoenfield
January 16, 2018
2:30 pm
Astral Artist's Residency
Chester A. Arthur School
2000 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
w/ Xavier Foley, double bass
Zhenni Li, piano
Music of Debussy, Glinka, Piazzolla, and Schoenfield
January 17, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Astral Artist's Residency
Bayard Taylor School
3698 N Randolph St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
w/ Xavier Foley, double bass
Zhenni Li, piano
Music of Debussy, Glinka, Piazzolla, and Schoenfield
January 23, 2018
10:30 am
Astral Artist's Residency
Moffett John School
127 W Oxford St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
w/ Xavier Foley, double bass
Music of Bach, Foley, Morosco, and Piazzolla
January 23, 2018
2:30 pm
Astral Artist's Residency
Chester A. Arthur School
2000 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
w/ Xavier Foley, double bass
Music of Bach, Foley, Morosco, and Piazzolla
January 24, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Astral Artist's Residency
Bayard Taylor School
3698 N Randolph St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
w/ Xavier Foley, double bass
Music of Bach, Foley, Morosco, and Piazzolla
February 17, 2018
Downtown Concert Series: East End w/ Szu-Yi Li
7:00 pm
St. Peter's Church
33 Throckmorton St
Freehold, NJ 07728
Szu-Yi Li, piano
Featuring the world premiere of
Graham Lynch's Symphony Cocteau,
as well as the music of Dvořák and Piazzolla
May 5, 2018
10:00 am
Free Master Class @ MMDA
Manasquan Music and Dance Academy
233 E Main St
Manasquan, NJ 08736
10-11 am: Beginner/Intermediate
11-12 pm: Advanced
May 22, 2018
10:30 am
Astral Artist's Residency
Moffett John School
127 W Oxford St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
w/ Chrystal E. Williams, mezzo
Felipe Hostins, accordion
Music of Bizet, Canteloube, De Falla, and Hostins
May 22, 2018
2:30 pm
Astral Artist's Residency
Chester A. Arthur School
2000 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
w/ Chrystal E. Williams, mezzo
Felipe Hostins, accordion
Music of Bizet, Canteloube, De Falla, and Hostins
May 23, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Astral Artist's Residency
Bayard Taylor School
3698 N Randolph St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
w/ Chrystal E. Williams, mezzo
Felipe Hostins, accordion
Music of Bizet, Canteloube, De Falla, and Hostins
July 2, 2018
7:30 pm
Taiwanese Music Festival
West Chester University
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
700 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
w/ Szu-Yi Li, piano
Xuan Li, flute
October 17, 2018
12:15 pm
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts
International Music Foundation
Chicago Cultural Center
Preston Bradley Hall
11 East Adams St
Suite 350-B
Chicago, IL 60603
Program TBA