SIMON ŠIREC
"More Than Just Sax"
BIO
Simon Širec was born in 1987 in Novo mesto, Slovenia. He studied saxophone at the Conservatory of music and ballet in Ljubljana in the class of professor Dejan Prešiček. Further studies led him to Vienna where he enroled in the studio of professor Lars Mlekusch. After finishing his Bachelor degree Širec went to study with professor Gerald Preinfalk at the University of Music in Graz, where he concluded his saxophone education with masters degree in 2014. Parallel to saxophone studies Širec also studied musicology at the University of Fine Arts in Ljubljana. For his master thesis he was exploring the history of saxophone music in Slovenia. After graduating in the field of musicology he published an extended version of the research in the book "Development of the Slovenian Saxophone Repertoire". He actively performs as a soloist, chamber or orchestra musician. His great passion is the research of electronic artistic music combined with saxophones, EWI and loop station, while using advanced playing techniques such as slap tongue, beatbox, multiphonics and usage of voice while playing the saxophone. His innovative approach has been highly appreciated in the academic field as well as by a wider audience.
SERVICES
For Your Musical Needs
Simon Širec has been offering a wide range of services including live performance with saxophones, electronics in various musical styles. With years of experience as a saxophonist-multi-instrumentalist, you can count on Simon Širec with all of your musical needs. Feel free to get in touch.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
A Distinctive Sound
You can rest assured knowing that you’ve found a top musician to work with. With an ability to bring a distinctive sound to every project, you’ll love working with Simon Širec . If you’re looking for a professional musician to collaborate as part of your Live Performances, feel free to get in touch.
DARKNESS - Simon's Loops
