Alexander Glazunov: Concerto Op.109 in E flat major: Saxophone Ensemble: Score

E flat major-The Concerto For Alto Saxophone And Orchestra is Alexander Glazunov’s last work; since its first performance in 1934 it has become part of the standard Saxophone repertoire. The sole surviving autograph manuscript is the hand-written dedication score given by Glazunov to Sigurd Raschèr (Raschèr was the founder and leader of the well-known and innovative Raschèr Saxophone Quartet).This score contains the original version of the work without the alterations which were made in the proofs to the orchestral score as well as the full version of the composer’s cadenza which was later shortened. The autograph manuscript also containssome performance markings by Raschèr.The correspondence between Raschèr and Glazunov documents the composer’s thoughts on the work and his recommendations about the size of the accompanying String Orchestra. Evidence from this correspondence has been integrated into this edition.This first scholarly-critical edition of a work by Glazunov contains an informative introduction with commentaries about the history of its composition facsimiles and a critical commentary.The solo part includes both the complete and the shortened version of the cadenza as well as a cadenza by Raschèr which the composer authorised.- Includes the original and new solo cadenzas.- With helpful performance tips by Carina Raschèr the daughter of Sigurd Raschèr.- With an Urtext solo Saxophone part and a second part prepared by Carina Raschèr.- Informative foreword (Ger/Eng).- Full score & performance material (BA8732) and Saxophone & Piano reduction (BA8732-90) available for sale.

Music Minus One Alto Saxophone-Alexander Glazunov one of the great masters of late Russian Romanticism was fascinated by the saxophone and by jazz. In 1934 he wrote this beautiful saxophone concerto which has become a classic combining romanticism with modern idioms as well. Erland von Koch's 1958 saxophone concerto is filled with experimental modern tonalities and fantastic effects for the saxophone. Both are must-haves for the serious saxophonist. Includes a printed music score on high-quality ivory paper informative liner notes and a compact disc featuring the concerti performed twice: first with soloist then again with orchestral accompaniment only minus you the soloist. The compact disc hasbeen indexed voluminously indexed for your practice and performance ease. Performed by Lawrence Gwozdz alto saxophone Accompaniment: Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Nayden Todorov

Alto Solo + Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baryton. Par GLAZOUNOV ALEXANDER. Arr. : F. Lucato / Niveau : 3ème Cycle / Répertoire / Saxophone Alto et 4 Saxophones