Stephen Shepherd

Saxophonist & Conductor. Baritone Saxophonist with @LaeferQuartet. Principal Saxophonist with the Band of the Welsh Guards. Saved by Grace. SDG.

[Stephen Shepherd @Stephen_Shep]

@BBCRadio3 Such a huge fan of @VikingurMusic’s “The Arts and the Hours” ever since I heard him play it as an encore: @LaeferQuartet actually commissioned Howard Skempton to write a miniature based on it for saxophone quartet if you’re interested!

https://t.co/Sroqyz05zK

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

The piece takes its inspiration from Rameau’s last opera Les Boréades, and in particular the entry of the gods, muses, winds and seasons in Act IV, Scene IV. 2/3

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

A huge thank you to Bex Lamstaes & Joe Spinoza for the amazing artwork! #saxophone #saxophonequartet #newmusic #howardskempton #strata #chambermusic #happybirthday #contemporarymusic #classicalmusic 3/3

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

Happy Birthday to the wonderful @howardskempton1. We were so thrilled that Howard wrote this beautiful piece “Zephyrs” to complete our album Strata. 1/3

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

Happy Birthday @AnnaAppleby! Thank you for your amazing piece “Electric Aeroplanes”, we had such fun working with you and recording it!

#saxophone #classicalsaxophone #saxophonequartet #newmusic #happybirthday @BBCInTune @BBCRadio3 #newmusicshow

https://t.co/xJSsn9uYBG

[Stephen Shepherd @Stephen_Shep]

Had a great time back at my old stomping ground @UoSMusic yesterday! So much fun, thanks for having us in and for writing some great pieces!

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

Great day at @UoSMusic workshopping saxophone quartets with the students 🎷 bravo all! And huge thanks to @benolivermusic and @maxsyedtollan for all their wisdom and having us in!

#workshop #musiceducation #saxophone #newmusic #saxophonequartet #composition

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

A few weeks ago we gave the world premiere of Avalanche for saxophone quartet & electronics by the incredible @benolivermusic 🔥
Listen to the live recording from the beautiful @TurnerSims hall on our YouTube channel. Thanks to @UoSMusic for having us!
https://t.co/WD0hIP35UF

[Michael Cryne @michael_cryne]

Such a great night last night. The @LaeferQuartet are next level good. Met some lovely people and heard some cracking music. That's put a real rocket up me to write more 'concert' music. Do have a listen, this is a really great album.
https://t.co/J39D5Bj6sI

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

Huge thanks for coming Michael and speaking about your piece, was great to have you there!

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

Overwhelmed with the support & love from everyone who came to our ‘Strata’ launch last night ❤️

More soon but a huge thank you to all our wonderful helpers!

📸 Mikela Zerafa

#aboutlastnight #saxophone #saxophonequartet #newmusic #launch #album #strata #classicalsaxophone

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

Our official launch event of ‘Strata’ is this Saturday!! Get your tickets 👇

Featuring music and interviews with @_ceharding_, @benolivermusic, @AnnaAppleby, @michael_cryne and more!

#album #albumlaunch #strata #london #fulham #saxophone #livemusic

https://t.co/6HVNOann2t

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

Happy International Women’s Day!

Here’s a massive shout out to the amazing women we’ve been lucky enough to work with on our album Strata❤️
#internationalwomensday #iwd #iwd2024 #womeninnmusic #womenmakemusic #saxophone #chambermusic #composer #artist #album #strata

[Music at Southampton @UoSMusic]

Thanks to everyone who came to this week’s lunchtime concert at @TurnerSims. The @LaeferQuartet, including our alumnus Stephen Shepherd, performed a wonderful programme, showcasing the versatility of saxophone chamber music, and premiering @benolivermusic’s Avalanche!

[carlraven @carlravensax]

Wow, just heard this!! Go and buy it. Some fab new music and brilliant ensemble playing.
https://t.co/QRcFvVgSqa

[Anna Appleby @AnnaAppleby]

You can now hear the debut album from these stunners (featuring my 'Electric Aeroplanes')!!

@LaeferQuartet, Strata out today on Coviello Classics 🎷🎷🎷🎷

Launch party and concert on 16th March at St Peter's, Fulham

Anna xx

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

Thanks so much Carl! Congrats on your new album too - it’s fantastic! (Everyone go check this out on Bandcamp too 🙌)

[Amy Green @amygreensax]

@Bandcamp Friday and @LaeferQuartet Strata release day!! 🎉 🎷 ❤️ get your copy here https://t.co/AMFujx2gzh

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

Tickets are now on sale for our Strata Album Launch event on March 16th!! Grab yours below

https://t.co/eLfYJ6QE3Z

#album #launch #concert #saxophone #ClassicalMusic #contemporarymusic #chambermusic #classicalsaxophone #Strata

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

Exciting day as our CD arrives in the flesh! Such a joy to have our hands on it & can’t wait for you all to own a copy! Come to our launch event on 16th March to grab yours! @CovielloMP #debutalbum #cd #album #artwork #strata #saxophone #saxophonequartet #unboxing #newmusic

[Laefer Quartet @LaeferQuartet]

*SAVE THE DATE*
Our album launch event for Strata will be on March 16th in London; more details to come but pop it in your diary to make sure you’re free!

#Saxophone #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #Strata #AlbumAlbumLaunch #SaveTheDate #ContemporaryMusic #London #Event #NewMusic