Noda Ryo - Improvisation 2 and 3 - Saxophone Alto Seul

Japanese born Ryo Noda (b. 1948) has been hailed for his forward-looking avant-garde compositions and innovative playing techniques. Improvisation 1 is no exception. Noda's compositional achievements were significantly recognised in 1973 when he was awarded the SACEM Composition Prize. Improvisation 1 was published a year later at the height of his career. Exploiting extended techniques on the Saxophone to their full potential Noda provides a score with a written glossary. However a significant amount of interpretation with regards to tempo pauses and pitch bends is left to the performer.Improvisation 1 is based on Shakuhachi playing a Japanese Flute made of bamboo tuned to the minor pentatonic scale. For all saxophonists Noda's Improvisation 1 is an excellent varied addition to advanced repertoires.

La Nuit De 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.