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Christian Forshaw
Christian Forshaw is an English saxophone player and composer. Christian Forshaw was born in Knaresborough, Yorkshire and graduated from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 1995 with distinction. He then began working with some of the world’s finest ensembles including the London Sinfonietta, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra. He has collaborated with Tenebrae, Voces 8, Brian Eno, Moondog, Damon Albarn, Hugh Jackman and the BBC Singers amongst many others. Since 2002 Forshaw has been Professor of Saxophone at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Forshaw is a member of Notes Inégales, directed by Peter Wiegold, and was featured as soloist with the group in 2005 playing Donatoni’s Hot. He has also made solo appearances with the Scottish Ensemble, giving several critically acclaimed performances of Richard Rodney Bennett’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Strings, and with the London Sinfonietta in 2002 performing Pedro Rebello’s Aquas Liberas at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. From Wikipedia (

Songs

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O Nata Lux
VOCES8
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Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74: I. Eternal Source of Light Divine
Christian Forshaw
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Jenkins: Benedictus
VOCES8
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Anonymous: Corde Natus Ex Parentis
VOCES8
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Tale of the Leiden Riddle
Christian Forshaw

Albums

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Lindisfarne: Beyond the Causeway

Upcoming Album
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Reflections of France

2008
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When Sleep Comes: Evening Meditations for Voices & Saxophone

2022
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Renouncement

2007
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Historical Fiction

2021
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The John Harle Collection Vol. 5: The Tale of the Broken-Hearted Accordion (The John Harle Saxophone Quartet 2003) (Live)

2020
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Sanctuary

2010

Singles & EPs

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Tale of the Leiden Riddle

Single • 2026
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Abide With Me (Arr. for Saxophone and Vocal Ensemble Christian Forshaw)

Single • 2022
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Exit Music (For a Film) (feat. Grace Davidson)

Single • 2022
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Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74: I. Eternal Source of Light Divine

Single • 2021
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O vos imitatores (Arr. for Soprano, Saxophone and Vocal Ensemble by Nigel Short)

Single • 2022
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The Silver Swan

Single • 2021
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Psalm 121 (Arr. for Saxophone and Vocal Ensemble by Christian Forshaw)

Single • 2022

Videos

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Eternal Source of Light Divine - G.F.Handel arr. Christian Forshaw

Christian Forshaw • 181K views

Live performances

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Ombra Mai Fu from Xerxes - G.F.Handel arr. Christian Forshaw

Christian Forshaw • 5.6K views

Playlists by Christian Forshaw

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Christian Forshaw & Anna Tilbrook: Muczynski - Sonata for Saxophone and Piano

Playlist • Christian Forshaw Official • 75 views