Maxime BAZERQUE

Maxime Bazerque is part of the new generation of French saxophonists, and stands out for his specialization in baritone saxophone as a solo instrument. He is one of the few in France and in the world to promote this instrument, in particular during concerts as a soloist or in chamber music in prestigious venues (Théâtre du Châtelet, Halle aux Grains, Izumi Hall, Philharmonie de Paris, Maison de la Radio, Académie de Ljubljana, Zénith de Toulouse, Conservatory of Barcelona, ​​Salle Wagram, Théâtre de l'Alliance Française).

After studying at the Toulouse Conservatory, he joined the CNSMD in Paris in the prestigious class of Claude Delangle.
Having fallen in love with the baritone saxophone, he best expresses his emotions through this instrument by browsing the original repertoire, the arrangement of works as well as creation. It is through the idea of ​​bringing a new color to this atypical and powerful instrument that it creates a very personal and captivating sound for the audience.
He also develops a deep sense for contemporary music and has notably played alongside ZAZ, Cali, Boulevard des Airs at major festivals in France.

In 2015, he was selected to participate in the French Youth Orchestra and therefore performed at the Grand Théâtre de Provence and at the Philharmonie de Paris under the direction of David Zinman. He is also part of the Peacekeepers Music Orchestra as baritone saxophone since 2019.
He won first prize at the Toulouse Interclub Competition in 2014, second prize at the 9th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition with the Niobé Quartet in 2017, as well as the 2nd prize at the Andorra SaxFest International Competition in 2019.
The duo he forms with pianist Ulysse Le Beuze was rewarded at the International Léopold Bellan competition and selected for the 2019/2020 concert season of the Jeunes Talents association. This duo also took part in the program Génération France Musique, the Live on France Musique.