Ties Mellema

Saxophonist Ties Mellema has been hailed by the Dutch media as the hope of the new generation of saxophonists in the Netherlands. Versatility, lyricism, virtuosity and passion are keywords that have been used to describe his playing. He is one of the most important saxophonists in the Netherlands today because of his exciting and refined interpretations and his unique view on repertoire that ranges from Bach to Berio. Mellema performs around the world both as a soloist and together with fellow musicians such as pianist Wijnand Van Klaveren