Biography
At first they were pioneers and now they have become protectors of a precious heritage.

In an old barn a legend started in 1969 and over the years it became an incomparable highlight in the history of the classical saxophone.

A homogenity, combined with a spectrum of nuances, of which Bocuse could only dream of, led to the introduction of the in 1969 yet unknown but breathtaking French repertoire. In a natural way a big wave of compositions followed of : among others Tristan Keuris, Wim Petersma, Peter Jan Wagemans, Otto Ketting, Klaas de Vries, Klas Torstensson and their worldwide recognition is still growing.

A cultural isolation of the saxophone quartet in France was ended and encouraged by the Dutch Saxophone Quartet. Not only the technical possibilities were extended, through which the spectrum of sounds could get an ever changing character, but the saxophone was also taken out of its beautiful though somewhat dull environment of the French repertoire.

Masters as they are, each in their own specialization, they brought these cultural treasures along to their students of the various conservatories: The Hague, Maastricht, Amsterdam, Groningen, Louvain (Belgium).
Guest-teachings all over Europe. What would the saxophone culture be without the Dutch Saxophone Quartet?