Episode 18. Sculpting the future of the Distin family.
After the successful concert held at the Herz Hall in Paris in 1844, organized by Hector Berlioz, Adolphe Sax received a visit from the Distin family. Due to the family's lack of musical virtuosity an...
9 Apr 20244min
Episode 17. Gioachino Rossini: the beauty of the saxophone.
Rossini made a new visit to the workshops of our protagonist, Adolphe Sax, showing particular interest in his innovations, especially regarding the bass clarinet and the new saxophone. He was so impre...
14 Feb 20243min
Episode 16. Salle des Concerts Herz, París (3rd February 1844).
In 1844, the saxophone took its first steps before the general public, thanks to the efforts of Adolphe Sax himself. Our protagonist not only used his workshops to produce innovative musical instrumen...
27 Jan 20243min
Episode 15. He who wants the end, wants the means.
In a desperate attempt to preserve the sale of his workshop, Adolphe Sax becomes entangled in a subtle web of manipulations devised by an unscrupulous moneylender in collaboration with his own assista...
4 Jan 20246min
Episode 14. Trust or disloyalty? The mysterious assistant of Sax.
A seemingly humble assistant presents himself as the solution to his financial troubles, but soon will be revealed as a cunning conspirator. With promises of loyalty and honesty, the assistant orchest...
31 Des 20236min
Episode 13. The unrelenting power of envy. A goldsmith born in Dinant.
Berlioz denounces the persecutions suffered by Sax worthy of the Middle Ages. Amid accusations, manipulations, and sabotage, Sax defies traditions, threatening the interests of manufacturers and veter...
21 Des 20234min
Episode 12. Revue et gazette musicale de Paris (December 6, 1843).
The journal “Revue et Gazette Musicale de Paris” received a letter from Mr. Sax on December 6, 1843, in which our protagonist responded to the harsh criticisms of the principal clarinetist of the Pari...
9 Nov 20233min
