FEBRUARY 2026 NEW ON NAXOS
About Rafael Sanz-Espert, Conductor Conductor Rafael Sanz-Espert was born in Valencia, Spain, where he attended the Conservatorio Superior de Música. As a young virtuoso he was one of the first to record an album for saxophone solo in Spain, and he began his professional career playing alto saxophone in the Banda Municipal de Valencia, a position he held for over ten years. During this time he also started to conduct for local Valencian music societies, establishing himself as one of the most dynamic and expressive conductors on the international wind music scene.
Other orchestral works from the American Classics series
‘The performance here by Han Chen is fully up to the demands of the piece…dynamic and virtuosic, yet also warm and expressive… Ms Clamagirand plays with a gorgeous tone… an enjoyable album.’ – American Record Guide UPERSONIC S
‘The players from the two ensembles involved strike me as highly versatile and very comfortable with Ives’s truly unique style. I cannot imagine anybody who appreciates Ives’s music not wanting this!’ – American Record Guide
NOMINEE
‘This well-performed album is both moving and uplifting, and aptly showcases Daugherty’s imaginative approach to
‘Olivier Stankiewicz… is deserving of special commendation for his exceptionally accomplished performance, not just technically in what sounds like a real virtuosic challenge, but also in the exquisite tonal warmth and glow he brings to the music.’ – Fanfare
musical storytelling.’ – BBC Music Magazine
Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music
For the full list of American Classics titles on Naxos, visit www.naxos.com/EditionSeries/Detail/?title=American_Classics
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