Javier Oviedo, Jean-Pierre Schmitt & Orchestre Pasdeloup - The Classical Saxophone: A French Love Story (2008)

Native Texan, Javier Oviedo started playing the saxophone when he was 11 years old. Motivated by his father to play this dramatic yet affordable instrument, Javier has spent the last 40 years mastering his craft.

Today, he stands as one of the brightest soloist performers of the classical saxophone world. Acclaimed for his lustrous tone, passionate musicianship, and formidable technique, he has kept alive the excitement and versatility of his instrument through his tireless efforts and continuous research.

Javier has a big contribution not only in reviving the old compositions but also in commissioning and premiering dozens of new pieces.


His debut recording, The Classical Saxophone: A French Love Story, features original music for saxophone and orchestra from the 19th and 20th Centuries. The album garnered tremendous acclaim and appreciation from music critics and the public at large. Since then there is no looking back.

During his journey, he has worked with many renowned music artists including Akira Endo, Zdenek Macal, and Mitch Miller. Javier has performed in many cities across the country and around the world.

In 2014, he released two new recordings. And So It Begins…, which highlighted his playing on two tracks and Lazy Afternoon: Salon Music for Classical Saxophone of Byron Bellows, recorded with St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble and lead by Maestro Jean-Pierre Schmitt.