Henri Tomasi: Concerto For Alto Saxophone And Orchestra: Alto Saxophone:

Finished in 1948 the Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra was composed by Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) and lasts approximately 15 minutes. Dedicated to the Trumpeter Ludovic Vaillant soloist at the National Orchestra the Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra was premiered in Paris in 1949. The first part which lasts 7 minutes Allegro and Cadenza begins with a Trumpet cadenza and a quiet Snare Drum background. The Nocturne follows as the second part of this Concerto by Tomasi and the Finale the shortest part of the concerto ends up with a cheerful cartoon-music theme. This book is thepocket version. Henri Tomasi was a French composer conductor and winner of the Grand Prix de Rome in 1927. He also composed a variety of concerti for Alto Saxophone and for Trombone as well as some ballades.

Ballade for Alto Saxophone and Piano was composed in 1938 by the French composer Henri Tomasi (1901-1971). Introduced by a poem by Suzanne Mallard his wife Ballade is a 15-minute work that covers and alternates between different styles such as Andantino Guigue and Blues. The poem refers to a clown who claims his story to the night. It is a short poem of four verses composed with rhymes in A/B/A/B formation. Henri Tomasi who won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1927 also composed a variety of concertos for Alto Saxophone for Trumpet and for Trombone as well as some ballades.

Ballade for Alto Saxophone and Saxophone ensemble was composed in 1938 by the French composer Henri Tomasi (1901-1971). Introduced by a poem by Suzanne Mallard his wife Ballade is a 15-minute piece that covers and alternates between different styles such as Andantino Guigue and Blues. The poem refers to a clown who claims his story to the night. It is a short poem of four verses composed with rhymes in A/B/A/B formation. Henri Tomasi who won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1927 also composed a variety of concerto for Alto Saxophone for Trumpet and for Trombone as well as some ballades.

Composed by Henri Tomasi Tryptique can be played by a Bb or a C Trumpet with a Piano accompaniment. This piece is divided into three parts of approximately 2 pages each: 1. Scherzo 2. Largo and 3. Saltarelle. The Saltarelle part includes the use of the sourdine and has numerous accidental alterations. With a high level of difficulty this piece is ideal for contests and recitals.Henri Tomasi also composed a variety of concerti for Alto Saxophone and for Trombone as well as some ballades.

Printemps by Henri Tomssi is a wind sextet for Flute Oboe Bb Clarinet Alto Saxophone Horn and Bassoon. This book includes the score for each instrument and the conductor’s score. Lasting 9 and a half minutes this melodious piece is divided into three main parts and finishes on a Scherzando section. These three pieces musically describe the flirting process of birds in Spring. 1. Réveil des oiseaux / Birds wake up 2. Chant d’amour / Love song 3. Danse des oiseaux / Dance of the birds  This piece is very difficult to play for all instruments involved but simultaneously reallynice and challenging. Henri Tomasi also composed a variety of concerti for Alto Saxophone and for Trombone as well as some ballades.