Par HOST MARTIAL. / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Saxophone Soprano et Piano

Par GEISS PHILIPPE. / Musique Instrumentale / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Saxophone Soprano et Piano

Par ROKITA LIONEL. Oeuvre imposée au concours de Saxophone Parisien (3e édition) Pièce pour saxophone soprano ou ténor et piano collection Arc en Ciel / Niveau : Intermédiaire / classique / Répertoire / Saxophone et Piano

Jack Brymer premièred this work originally called 'Sopsonare' in 1973 at the American School at St. John's Wood playing on Michael Krein's Selmer soprano saxophone. This Sonata the first composition for saxophone by Colin Cowles was inspired by the acquisition of a soprano saxophone whilst teaching in Hemel Hempstead in the early 1970s. Although having played on a simple system soprano as a boy (an instrument borrowed from and taught him by his father) this re-introduction to the instrument was to kindle a life-long love of the complete saxophone family and the composition of an almost endless 'library' of works for it at all levels. It was also at a time whenthe composers had made recent acquaintance with the eminent saxophonist Peter Ripper and had been introduced to the saxophone quartet by the recently formed London Saxophone Quartet whose leader Paul Harvey was to play this Sonata and the Elegy for Soprano Saxophone and String Orchestra. He in fact premiered the latter work which Jack Brymer then played in public on a number of occasions. It was recorded by Peter Ripper with the composer at the piano at the BBC Maida Vale Studios. It is a totally non-esoteric work but like so much of the composer's music it is fun and approachable bearing repetition without becoming tedious. The composer has always favoured the Bb saxophones (soprano and tenor) which is reflected by his output. Of particular note are: • Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra• In Memoriam for Tenor Saxophone and String Orchestra• Sonata for Tenor Saxophone and Piano • Three Bala Sketches for Tenor Saxophone and Piano. This Sonata for Soprano Saxophone and Piano and the Elegy for Soprano Saxophone and Strings are particular favourites of the composer.

This is the first work composed by Dave Heath. It was written in 1978 after fellow flautist Richard Blake asked him to compose a jazz piece.Out of the Cool is based on the chords and rhythm of modern jazz fully notatedand in classical format.This version is for Soprano Saxophone and Piano.

Initially composed in 1907 for Bass Voice and Piano Habanera by Maurice Ravel was transcribed for Bb Soprano Saxophone and Piano for this edition. Based on a Cuban Contradanza it features a special habanera rhythm and is generally performed with sung lyrics. In this edition the Saxophone is a substitute for the Voice. While composing this piece Maurice Ravel was also working on two works with Spanish influence: 'The Spanish Rhapsody' and 'The Spanish Hour'. This edition which can be used for recitals and exams will enlighten Saxophone players. Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) is a French composeris really famous for his Impressionist contributions. He wrote numerous pieces including 'Daphnis and Chloé' and the famous 'Bollero'.

Shadowplay for soprano saxophone and piano was commissioned by Audrey Innes. The work was premièred at the World Saxophone Congress XVI in St. Andrews in July 2012 and played by Rocio Banyuls Bertomeu (sopranosaxophone) and Audrey Innes (piano).