In 2024, Denis and Elizaveta formed a duo and began performing across the UK, offering audiences a unique and dynamic blend of saxophone and piano.

Their repertoire includes the works of Handel, Piazzolla, Iturralde, Molinelli, as well as own compositions.

Denis Patrickson (denispatrickson.com) is an award-winning saxophonist and international competition laureate, known for his dedication to the classical saxophone. He founded the Cherry Music project to elevate the instrument’s presence in academia and is a distinguished member of the Symphony Orchestra of Cinematography.. Denis was invited to the UK under the prestigious Arts Council of England’s Global Talent program, recognizing his significant contributions to music.

Elizaveta Velikhova is a Russian-born pianist and Royal College of Music graduate. A former member of the Bolshoi Theatre’s chamber ensemble, she earned a First-Class Diploma from the Royal College of Music in 2024.