Concerto for Saxophones & Orchestra

This final volume of advanced alto sax solos is a master class from virtuoso Vincent Abato of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Mr. Abato gives you direction and demonstrates each piece then you step in and take your place at the head of the class! Includes a high-quality printed music score containing the solo part annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Vincent Abato alto saxophone Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano

Piano Reduction including solo part. Par DENISOV EDISON. The catalogue of Edison Denisov's works includes 16 concertos. It was a genre to which he returned time and again throughout his life, from the Concerto for Cello and Orchestra of 1972 to the Double Concerto for Flute, Clarinet and Orchestra of 1996. In Denisov's music the role of the soloist, or rather the protagonist, is extraordinarily important, not so much for its virtuosity as for its confessional character. The solo part is a monologue distinguished by poetic diction and a very personal message from the composer. The dramaturgical conception of the Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra, a reworking of the Viola Concerto of 1986, draws on traditional sonata form, thereby reaffirming the ubiquitous classicism in Denisov's thought. In this late work, we find all the typical features of his style: sinuous melodic lines layered into dense contrapuntal textures, and an interplay of orchestral colours, with pure sonorities contrasting with complex mixtures of sounds. It is a perfect dramaturgy that governs the evolution of the music to the very end. The first movement assumes the role of a sonata-allegro, with the standard formal sections of exposition, development, recapitulation and coda. The second movement is an Adagio for strings. The third takes the form of a little contrasting intermezzo that introduces both new thematic material and a new range of colours. Here tunefulness gives way to pointillism enriched with sonic effects. The only movement with a virtuosic solo part, its nervousness and inner tension set it worlds apart from the second and fourth movements that surround it. The fourth movement assumes the traditional form of a final set of variations. It is the dramaturgical and semantic heart of the concerto. The theme of the variations is Franz Schubert's Impromptu in B-flat major, op. 142, which in this case is 'born' from the celesta as the product of a dodecaphonic string cluster. This finale represents Denisov's homage to his great mentor, Schubert's music being for him a symbol of eternal and universal beauty. 'The attentive listener', Denisov stressed, 'will recognise that the Impromptu theme is already suggested very slowly in the course of the three preceding movements, not only thematically, but also psychologically. That's what makes the appearance of the Schubert theme sound so natural.' The variations relate to the variation genre less in their form than in their spiritual and conceptual metamorphoses. It is, one might say, 'music round about Schubert'. (Ekaterina Kouprovskaia-Denisova)/ Répertoire / Saxophone Alto et Piano

10 pieces in 10 styles from around the world. Par MOWER MIKE. From Rio to Red Square, Mike Mower?s Musical Postcards features ten captivating pieces in different musical styles from around the world. Experience the thrill of Puerto Rican salsa, the magic of an Irish reel, the romance of French café music, and much more ? Available in editions for alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet and violin, each book contains melody lines with chord symbols to aid improvisation. Every piece is brought to life with a postcard of essential background information and playing tips. A book of keyboard accompaniments is available separately. Spectacular and authentic audio performances and backing tracks of every piece played by bands and musicians from all ten countries are available online. A professional musician for 40 years, Mike Mower has played in orchestras, big bands, chamber ensembles, shows, jazz bands, and recording sessions around the world in classical, jazz, Latin, and rock styles on flutes, saxophones, and clarinets. He has written concertos for international solo artists and orchestras and concert music for ensembles of all sizes ? in addition to composing, arranging, and producing TV themes and commercial music albums. His fun but challenging educational music has been enjoyed by a generation of younger players. The Musical Postcards and Junior Musical Postcards series (with accompaniment by some international recording artists too famous to mention!) celebrates authentic music genres from all over the globe. / Niveau : facile - moyen / Date parution : 2024-01-06/ Recueil / Saxophone Alto

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 work was first performed by the Rascher Quartet in July 1995 at the Schleswig Holstein Festival in Hasselburg Germany. A version of the work with orchestral accompaniment 'Concerto for Four Saxophones' was premiered by theRascher Quartet with the Stockholm Radio Orchestra in September 1995.Parts available: DU10494

Composed in 1949 the Concerto pour saxophone alto et orchestra by Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) was dedicated to Marcel Mule a renowned French Saxophonist. It was written as a Paris Conservatoire Contest piece and was performed by Mule himself in 1949. This publication is the Alto Saxophone and Piano adaptation of the Concerto. Written in two movements it begins with a secretive introduction leading to a cadenza that reminds of the introduction. It follows on the second part with an Allegro which finishes unexpectedly on an intense suite of fast notes to congregate on a strong Largo. Henri Tomasi is the French composer conductor and winner of the Grand Prix de Rome in 1927 He composed a variety of concerti (16) for Trumpet Violin Viola Clarinet Trombone Horn Oboe Flute as well as Ballets Orchestra Ballades and other pieces.

Par OBRADOVIC PETAR. The Bird Concerto by Petar Obradovi is a work for alto saxophone and orchestra with a duration of approximately 20 minutes. The score available here is the piano reduction of the orchestral parts. Dedicated to saxophone virtuoso Nikola Fabijani , the concerto was premiered by the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra in 2017./ Répertoire / Saxophone Alto et Piano

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.

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.

Triple Concerto for Mezzo Saxophone Violoncello Harp and Orchestra by Anders Koppel was composed in 2009.

for Alto Saxophone and Electroacoustics-Thierry Alla’s Birds for Alto Saxophone and Electroacoustics. Born in March 1955 in Algiers Thierry Alla did the greater part of his studies at the University of Tours and the Conservatoire of Bordeaux where he was marked by Michel Fusté-Lambezat’s teaching of musical composition and the discovery of Electroacoustics with Christian Eloy. His double career as musicologist (with a thesis on Tristan Murail) and composer allows him to explore spectral music such as in Sanctuaires a 2009 concerto for Saxophone and orchestra that delves into micro-intervals. Composed two years later Birds for AltoSaxophone and Electroacoustics explores a lush sound universe that holds its own in a rich tradition that goes from Josquin Desprez to Rameau to Messiaen. The Saxophone’s evocative sounds obtained using diverse techniques (flatterzunge breath techniques keys sounds) mingle with those of the Electroacoustic recording and weave a dense polyphony. Far from servile imitation this evocation of birdsong reveals a sound imagination that is breathtakingly sensual: this abundance is life itself.

reduction and arrangement by Olivier Calmel. Par SHORTER WAYNE. Wayne Shorter était un célèbre saxophoniste, compositeur et chef d'orchestre de jazz américain. Il rejoint le Second Great Quintet de Miles Davis en 1964. Miles Davis déclara d’ailleurs à son sujet : 'Wayne est un vrai compositeur. Il écrit des partitions, il écrit les parties pour chaque musicien, exactement comme il veut qu'elles sonnent.'. En 1971, Wayne Shroter fonde le groupe de fusion Weather Report. Après avoir quitté Weather Report, il continue à enregistrer et à diriger des groupes de jazz fusion, notamment lors d'une tournée en 1988 avec le guitariste Carlos Santana. De nombreuses compositions de Shorter sont devenues des standards du jazz, et sa musique est appréciée dans le monde entier et saluée par la critique. Shorter a remporté 12 Grammy Awards. Sherwood Concerto pour saxophone soprano (ou clarinette) et orchestre a été créé par Nicolas Prost et Sébastien Paindestre à New York City, N.Y. le 22 février 2023 et à Paris le 28 mai 2023. La réduction pour saxophone soprano et piano a été arrangée par le compositeur et pianiste Olivier Calmel. / Date parution : 2024-01-06/ Répertoire / Saxophone Soprano et Piano