SKU: HL.48181367
UPC: 888680788445. 9.25x12.25 inches.
Composed by J.S. Bach originally for flute and piano, this edition of 6th Sonata was arranged for alto saxophone in E flat and piano by Marcel Mule. Its difficulty would fit the skills and abilities of intermediate players. In terms of composition, this piece was created in four different sections: Adagio ma non tanto, Allegro, Siciliano and Allegro.Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French saxophonists, renowned worldwide for his work on the classical saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how to obtain a good quality of sound and believed it was dependent on the embouchure, the emission, the mastery of vibrato and thus of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique, articulation and tone productions such as Scale and Arpeggios (in three books), Daily Exercises After Terschack or 30 Great Exercises or Studies After Soussmann (in two books), among others.
SKU: HL.48180937
UPC: 888680859978. 9.0x12.0x0.135 inches.
This version of Concertino by Eugene Bozza is the version for alto saxophone and piano dedicated to Marcel Mule. Written in two parts, I. Fantasque et leger and II. Andantino, this work lasts 17 minutes and is very difficult to execute as a strong endurance and really good skills and technique are required. Very interesting in term of melody and sonority, this piece definitely shows the full saxophone range at its best and is perfect for contests and recitals. Eugene Bozza won different prizes at the Conservatoire de Paris such as the First Prizes for the Violin, conducting and composition, as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He composed several operas, chamber works and ballets among others.
SKU: HL.49019006
ISBN 9790001174619. 9.0x12.0x0.075 inches.
With his piano cycle Pictures at an Exhibition from 1874, Mussorgsky created a classic example of programme music. Based on the paintings of his deceased friend Viktor Hartmann, he also composed the lyrical serenade 'Il vecchio castello' (The Old Castle), among others. Hartmann's picture shows a medieval Italian castle with a singing troubadour who accompanies himself on the lute. In Maurice Ravel's subsequent famous orchestral version, the beautiful, melancholy melody was played by the alto saxophone. Accompaniment, prelude and interludes are reminiscent of playing a medieval hurdy-gurdy with its pervading drone bass. Therein lies the continuity of the piece, thereabove lies the quiet romance with its melancholy character - the unrequited love of the troubadour. This separate edition now gives all saxophonists the opportunity to play the piece with piano accompaniment.
SKU: HL.48186344
UPC: 888680840501. 9x12 inches.
“The night of Dinant by Ryo Noda, a Japanese composer, is a contemporary piece of work for solo Alto Saxophone. Very challenging, this piece lasts approximately nine minutes and features many technical aspects which require strong knowledge of the instrument and its practice. The piece includes many repetitions, harmonies, accidentals, bisbigliandos, Aeolians sounds, slaps and growls among other technical difficulties. Ryo Noda is a Japanese saxophonist who is used to all genres: classical, romantic, and baroque among others. He is also known for his work of improvisations.&rdquo.
SKU: HL.48181125
UPC: 888680906894. 9x12 inches.
Composed by Eugène Bozza, Pulcinella is a work for Eb saxophone and piano accompaniment. Dedicated to Marcel Mule, this sprightly clown dance is very difficult and requires an advanced skill level. This piece is great to demonstrate the abilities of the players and could be played in a recital or a contest. Eugène Bozza won different prizes at the Conservatoire de Paris such as the First Prizes for the Violin, conducting and composition, as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He composed several operas, chamber works and ballets among others.
SKU: HL.48183265
UPC: 888680788070. 9x12 inches.
Improvisations by Ryo Noda is a set of two pieces for solo alto saxophone. Dedicated to Jean Marie Londeix, these pieces over 2 pages are written to give the player freedom of improvisation. This score only features Improvisations 2 and 3. Improvisations 1 exists as a separate volume. Ryo Noda is a Japanese saxophonist with experience in all genres: classical, romantic, and baroque, among others. He is also known for his improvisatory work.