About Erik
Erik Abbink is a Victoria based saxophonist who enjoys performing with ensembles such as the Vis-a-Vis Saxophone Quartet and the Palm Court Orchestra.
Mr. Abbink started his studies in the Netherlands studying with two of Europe’s most prominent saxophonists, namely Arno Bornkamp and Johan van der Linden. During a fall residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts he met Victoria pianist Jacqueline Perriam with whom he soon got married. They relocated to Canada’s West Coast eight years ago, and counting.
Erik is a strong advocate of bringing innovative programs, which are able to deliver a unique audience experience.
He is finishing up his doctoral degree (DMA) in Saxophone Performance at the University of British Columbia with one of Vancouver’s finest saxophonist Julia Nolan, and enjoys travelling abroad having given concerts in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Erik teaches classical saxophone at the Victoria Conservatory of Music (Diploma Program - pdf) and Camosun College in Victoria, and also teaches privately.
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Duo Strand Abbink, Piano and Saxophone
Together with pianist Nola Strand he has been giving concerts since the fall of 2009.
See Erik's concert schedule for upcoming concerts.
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Vis-à-Vis Saxophone Quartet
Vis á Vis is a saxophone quartet based on Canada’s West Coast on Vancouver Island. The members of Vis á Vis are University trained performers who enjoy playing a variety of styles from early to new music, and are remarkably versatile.
The members of the Vis á Vis are:
- Ross Ingstrup - soprano
- Wendell Clanton - alto
- Kris Covlin - tenor
- Erik Abbink - baritone
Their website is: http://www.saxophonequartet.ca
More information
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- Erik writes regularly on his saxophone blog.
- View the programs he's been performing
- Erik also teaches saxophone and clarinet lessons in Victoria B.C.
