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“A marvelous performance... extremely sensitive dynamically, with a beautiful sound!”
“Many thanks for your lovely performance of ‘Lacrimosa’ today. You played the piece with great sensitivity and a deep understanding of my musical intentions. A composer could not ask for more.”
“Dear Joshua, thank you! LOVED IT SO MUCH! AMAZING! Beyond grateful to you for conducting and to all your musicians [for premiering Rings of Light]!”
“You both sound beautiful. Listening to it made me tear up… Thanks so much—it brought me some much-needed joy to hear Sanctuary played so beautifully.”
“Words fall short to describe the impact of your music.”
DICOGRAPHY
“Alchemy” - Album
ALCHEMY - Debut Album This release features contemporary music for saxophone and piano concerned with exploring a fundamentally intertwined relationship. Performed by saxophonist Joshua Heaney and pianist composer Benjamin Nylander, each piece is highly idiomatic for each instrument and makes full use of a wide pallet of techniques, colours, and sounds. The end result is a collection of music that could not be possibly performed on any other combination of instruments. Seeking novel expression, story telling, and human connection through contemporary music.
Track Listing
1. John Anthony Lennon: Distances Within Me (1979)
2. Marilyn Shrude: Lacrimosa (2006, premiere recording)
3. Mischa Zupko: Simple Song (2019, premiere recording)
4. Benjamin Nylander: Body of Water (2022, premiere recording)
5. Viet Cuong: Sanctuary (2020, premiere recording)
“Joshua Heaney and Benjamin Nylander execute Alchemy with the elegant precision, resonance, and introspection necessary to formulate a sparkling and emotionally charged elixir of sound.”
“Saxophone & piano duo finds the right chemistry on Alchemy!”
““I really enjoyed your CD! Excellent production, I like the way you play the saxophone. Really excellent playing and repertoire!””
“Alchemy is an intense experience, and it struck me in a powerful way upon first hearing it…an outstanding release absolutely worth purchasing.”
“Connect” - Track on Album
Composed by Matthew Quayle and recorded with the Akira Quartet. Commercially released in 2024 through Centaur Records (CRC4096) on “Woodwind Chamber Music” album. Available on all major digital streaming music platforms and CD.
“Sanctuary” - Single
Composed by Viet Cuong, performed by Joshua Heaney and Benjamin Nylander. Commercially released in 2022 as a single through Octiive (QZKWA2035192, UPC 665275723322). Available on all major digital music streaming platforms.
“Reed Phase” - Single
Composed by Steve Reich, performed by Joshua Heaney via multitrack. Commercially released in 2019 as a single through Octiive (QZKWA2029152, UPC 793519189174). Available on all major digital music streaming platforms.
“Roadless” - Track on Album
Composed by Stephen Wood and recorded with the Akira Quartet. Commercially released in 2018 through CD Baby (796017595492), on “Untrammeled” album. Available on all major digital music streaming platforms and CD.