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Hyper-drive : for saxophone orchestra

by Adriel Sukumar (2025)

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Work Overview

Hyper-drive is a fast paced and energetic work written for 12 saxophones, with the intention of being a strong concert opener. Its name is a play on the science fiction concept of a hyperdrive - a method of faster than light travel - and the constant driving forces that permeate much of the work. After an action-packed opening, the work reaches a moment of relief, moving through resonant and expansive harmonic sonorities. Eventually its driving forces return, building to bold sound masses across the ensemble.

Work Details

Year: 2025

Instrumentation: 12 Saxophones (3 soprano, 3 alto, 3 tenor, 2 baritone, bass)

Duration: 5 min.

Difficulty: Advanced

Commission note: Written for the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saxophone Orchestra

First performance: by Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saxophone Orchestra — 24 Oct 25. Saint Stephen's Uniting Chruch Sydney

Performances of this work

2 Nov 25: Classics at Picton. Featuring Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saxophone Orchestra.

29 Oct 25: Vebrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Featuring Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saxophone Orchestra.

24 Oct 25: Saint Stephen's Uniting Chruch Sydney. Featuring Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saxophone Orchestra.

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