Bundanon

Rafael Karlen is an award-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger and enjoys creating music for a variety of ensembles across a broad range of styles.

During his residency, Karlen worked on new compositions for chamber ensembles and jazz improvisers, exploring ways to integrate classical and jazz musicians in structured yet responsive environments. These new works expanded on Karlen’s activities during his 2018 Prelude Residency in the Peggy Glanville-Hicks House.