DUO Dämmerung
Duo Dämmerung — the artistic partnership of guitarist Roberto Zadra and saxophonist Zihao Wang — explores new musical possibilities through the rare and captivating combination of guitar and saxophone. Based in Munich and active across Europe, the duo blends classical tradition with contemporary expression, creating a sound world that is both intimate and strikingly original.
Praised for their virtuosity, sensitivity, and musical curiosity, Duo Dämmerung brings a fresh voice to modern chamber music. Their debut album Incantation, released by ARS Produktion in 2025, presents a vibrant journey through global contemporary repertoire, offering listeners a unique and unexpected acoustic experience.
With performances across Europe and support from Yehudi Menuhin Live Music Now München—the duo continues to expand the boundaries of this uncommon yet powerful instrumental pairing.
Visit us on our official website www.duodämmerung.de
Incantation: Debut Album
Duo Dämmerung’s debut album Incantation blends guitar and saxophone in expressive, innovative interpretations of contemporary and classical music.
Javier Contreras: CEM
CEM is an award‑winning contemporary composition by Javier Contreras that fuses samba’s rhythmic vitality with rich jazz harmonies in an inventive, expressive musical narrative.
Stephen Goss: Motherlands
Motherlands is a contemporary chamber work for soprano saxophone (or viola) and guitar that weaves diverse folk traditions, hymns, and spiritual melodies into a reflective musical exploration of roots, nostalgia, and cultural identity.
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Sonata for Flute and Guitar
Rautavaara’s Sonata for Flute and Guitar is a lyrical and atmospheric work that blends modern harmonic language with melodic clarity, highlighting the dialogue between flute and guitar in a serene, contemplative soundscape.
Russell Peterson: Sonata for Sax and Guitar
Russell Peterson’s Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Guitar is a contemporary chamber work with a blend of jazz‑influenced rhythms, expressive melodic interplay, and dynamic dialogue between saxophone and guitar, showcasing both virtuosity and emotional intensity.
Debut Album: Incantation
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Incantation brings together the warm, lyrical sound of saxophone and the clarity of the guitar in a collection of pieces that highlight the duo’s character and musicianship. The album combines new arrangements and contemporary works, offering a personal and intimate listening experience. It reflects our search for color, balance, and musical storytelling, inviting listeners into a sound world shaped by curiosity and collaboration.
Article Reviews
"For jazz enthusiasts and lovers of contemporary chamber music seeking new listening experiences, this album comes highly recommended. Zadra’s guitar playing combines technical precision with a tonal finesse that continually captivates. Wang’s versatile saxophone sound—mastering shades that range from breath-like whispers to passionate intensity—is remarkable: clear, yet gritty when the music calls for it."
Stefan Pieper, Das Jazzportal
"The sounds presented by the Wang–Zadra Duo are likely quite unique in the classical music world: the young China-born musician Zihao Wang, now living in Munich, plays saxophone, while the Italian Roberto Zadra plays guitar. And their debut CD is a compelling argument for this instrumentation. It begins with a “funky” sonata by Russell Peterson and continues with Cem by the Chilean composer Javier Contreras—originally written for violin and guitar—in which Zihao Wang shapes expansive melodic lines and both musicians showcase their virtuosity. The journey then leads to Motherlands by the British composer Stephen Goss, and finally to Einojuhani Rautavaara’s flute sonata, arranged here for saxophone. This musical voyage around the world, often colored by folkloric influences, is both richly diverse and an unusual listening experience."
Heiner Milberg, KLASSIKFESTIVAL