Saxofollia is a chamber ensemble that has been active since 1993 and is recognised as one of the most prolific and original on the national music scene.

It is a group of saxophones, performing exclusively a cappella, with a unique ability to exploit the infinite nuances of timbre and dynamics of this wonderful wind instrument.

First prize winner at 8 national and international competitions, this is a multi-faceted musical group that has always been committed to the constant search for new musical horizons and makes versatility its best characteristic.

Saxofollia is capable of interpreting and reinventing classical repertoires such as the baroque, the romantic period and opera, but also of immersing itself in atmospheres from the world of jazz, from be-bop to contemporary jazz, through compositions and arrangements written specifically to highlight the different characteristics of the individual musicians, thus guaranteeing a unique and exciting experience for the audience.

Always engaged in intense concert activity, they have performed in prestigious contexts including Concerti in Campidoglio, Casa del Jazz, Teatro Fraschini, Ente Concerti Pesaro, Teatro Binario 7, Teatro Rossini, Teatro Arcimboldi, Teatro U. Giordano, Festival Villa Solomei, Bologna Jazz Festival, Suoni Mobili, Concerti di Cortile Mercato Vecchio, Festival Verdi, Circolo Culturale Bellunese, Concerti dell’accademia filarmonica di Messina, Capri Inn Jazz, Arte Musica Roana, Vittoria Jazz Festival, 14th World Saxophone Congress (Ljubliana), 3rd European Saxophone Congress.

The members of Saxofollia collaborate with prestigious symphony orchestras such as La Fenice di Venezia, C. Felice di Genova, Filarmonica della Scala di Milano, Arena di Verona, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Orchestra Regionale Dell’Emilia Romagna, Sinfonica di Sanremo, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana.

Firmly convinced of the artistic maturity that accompanies every musical encounter, they have more than 20 recording and concert projects to their credit with numerous internationally renowned soloists and performers.

They have also recorded numerous albums, including Homage to J. Françaix, Like Strings, On The Reed, Vissi D’arte, Into the Trumpet, Estate, Voice on Air, Incontri and Portraits, available on all major digital platforms. Recently, some of their songs have entered the iTunes Top 100 Chart of the best-selling and most listened to in countries such as the USA, Canada and Japan.