Valentin Kovalev, Saxophone

Sunday, November 9, 2025 • 2 PM

Siberian-born saxophonist Valentin Kovalev is a bold new voice in classical music, known for his dynamic style and global perspective. A recent winner of the Naumburg Saxophone Competition and Concert Artists Guild’s Audience Award, he has performed to acclaim across North America, Europe, and Asia—including a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut. With training in Russia, France, and the U.S., Kovalev combines virtuosic talent with a fresh, engaging presence that’s inspiring audiences both onstage and online.

Valentin Kovalev will be joined on piano by Olivia Ouyang.

REPERTIORE:

Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
Claude Debussy

Concertino for Flute and Piano, Op. 107 
Cécile Chaminade

Fantasie 
Denis Bédard

Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56  
Béla Bartók

Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 
Robert Schumann

Suite Scaramouche, Op. 165
Darius Milhaud

Carmen Fantasy
Georges Bizet / François Borne