Hyper-drive (2025)

Instrumentation: 

3 Soprano Saxophones, 3 Alto Saxophones, 3 Tenor Saxophones, 2 Baritone Saxophones, 1 Bass Saxophone

 Score is transposed 

Duration ca. 5' 00" 

Alternate Version (Orchestra)

This work was written for the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saxophone Orchestra and received its world premiere on 24.10.2025 at Saint Stephen’s Uniting Church Sydney. 

Past Performances:

• 2nd of November 2025 - Performance of Hyper-drive (2025) by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saxophone Orchestra, at Classics at Picton.

• 29th of October 2025 - Performance of Hyper-drive (2025) by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saxophone Orchestra, at Vebrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music. 

• 24th of October 2025 - World Premiere of Hyper-drive (2025) by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saxophone Orchestra, at Saint Stephen's Uniting Church Sydney CBD

If you are interested in premiering an orchestral version of this work, please do get in touch!

About the Work:

Hyper-drive is an exciting, fast paced, and groovy work originally written for a homogenous ensemble of 12 saxophones, with the intention of being a strong concert opener. Its name is a play on the science fiction concept of a hyperdrive – a method of faster than light travel – and the constant driving forces that permeates much of the work. After an action-packed opening, the work reaches a moment of relief, moving through resonant and expansive harmonic sonorities. Eventually its driving forces return, building to bold sound masses across the ensemble. 

© Adriel Sukumar 2025