Par DOBBINS BILL. Cette oeuvre combine, assoeie les éléments musicaux des deux traditions contemporaines 'classique” et jazz. Elle fut écrite, en partie, avec l'intention de stimuler l'intérêt grandissant de franchir les frontières entre le jazz et la musique classique, et d'encourager les musiciens créatifs à devenir familier avec le vocabulaire et l'éxécution musicale des deux musiques./ Répertoire / Saxophone Soprano et Piano

Création 17/11/2017 - Buenos Aires (Argentine), CCK, Sala Argentina - Claude Delangle (saxophone), Odile Catelin-Delangle (piano) Dédicace à Claude Delangle et Odile Catelin-Delangle Notice Le rapport entre l'allure générale apparemment improvisatoire et une métrique incontournable fait de ces Trois nocturnes une excellente introduction, à l'univers de Claude Debussy. Cette oeuvre s'adresse aux élèves de 3e cycle des conservatoires régionaux qui recherchent une maîtrise très subtile des dynamiques au saxophone soprano. Ils auront plaisir à développer une véritable relation de musique de chambre avec leur partenaire pianiste pour acquérir calme et vigilance dans une conscience commune de l'équilibre des tempos. Claude Delangle Les Trois Nocturnes pour saxophone soprano et piano sont un hommage à Claude Debussy. Le titre, d'une part, fait référence au triptyque symphonique du compositeur français et correspond, en même temps, à l'allégorie de la nuit, présente dans plusieurs de mes pièces de musique de chambre. Il s'agit, dans les mots de J.L. Achaval, de la saveur de la nuit simple et silencieuse, où le sacré trouve un nid. Je développe ici des matériaux musicaux présents dans les Préludes de Debussy, Des pas sur la neige, La fille aux cheveux de lin et dans sa Rapsodie pour saxophone et orchestre. Ces Trois Nocturnes sont dédiés à Claude Delangle et Odile Catelin-Delangle. Alex Nante

Jind ich Feld's Sonata For Soprano Saxophone And Piano is still regularly performed by virtuoso Saxophonists. Composed in 1989 the Sonata is elaborate and quirky and successfully exploits many extended techniques on the instrument similar to the composer's Sonata for Alto Saxophone. Born in Prague Feld (1925-2007) studied Violin and Viola with his parents before studying at the Conservatory and Academy of Music of his native city. His compositions predominantly instrumental soon became popular being performed all over the world. As reflected in his Sonata For Soprano Saxophone AndPiano Feld's style is deeply rooted in the Czech musical tradition but he also integrated the main styles of 20th century Western music. The Sonata is made up of three movements 1. Molto moderato 2. Scherzo and 3. Finale. Each movement of the Sonata present different challenges from fast staccato semiquaver flourishes to the lyrical slurred passages. This Feld piece is highly virtuosic yet an excellent and enjoyable performance for all advanced soprano saxophonists.

Pour Saxophone Soprano et Piano / for Solo Saxophone and Piano-André Jolivet’s Chant de Linos for Saxophone and Piano (arrangement: Carmen Lefrançois). Captivated by the magical and religious dimension of music André Jolivet (1905-1971) couldn’t help but have a predilection for the Flute a “deep expression of humankind (…) that charges sounds with what in us is both visceral and cosmic”. Eight years after the famous Incantations for solo Flute in 1936 he wrote the Chant de Linos for Flute and Piano. Its pedagogical purpose – as an examination piece for national Conservatoire students - does not mask itsgravity: in Ancient Greece it was a funeral lamento originally sung in memory of the poet Linos who lost his life to Apollo’s jealousy. In 1945 the composer transformed this piece into a powerfully charming quintet for Flute Violin Viola Cello and Harp. The Editions Leduc are publishing a transcription for Soprano Saxophone and Piano written by Carmen Lefrançois and approved by Christine Jolivet the composer’s daughter. Lefrançois beautifully avoids smothering the delicacy of the music with the Saxophone's dynamics which could prove excessive in this context. The threnody interspersed with ritual dances retains its strange beauty touching the hearts of a new generation of musicians.

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.

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'.

Par HERBIET VICTOR. Élégie automnale a été inspirée par les paysages pittoresques de la saison éponyme dans la région de la Capitale Nationale du Canada. Imprégnée du style impressionniste, l’œuvre évoque une promenade solitaire dans les bois où les passages descendants au piano représentent les feuilles qui tombent et la mélodie du saxophone est une fenêtre dans l’âme du passant./ Répertoire / Saxophone en Sib et Piano

À moins de sept minutes de longueur, ce travail techniquement difficile a fait un usage efficace de nature puissante et expressive de la sax soprano tout en équilibre avec succès matériel énergique et exubérant. Divisé en deux sections principales, la première permet les deux instrumentistes d'afficher les éléments de virtuosité et d'agilité tandis que la seconde explore les instruments plus de qualités lyriques. Le répertoire de sax soprano treuils. / Saxophone Soprano Et Piano

Cette oeuvre a été écrite en 2009 à la demande de Nicolas Prost, qui est le créateur et dédicataire de l'oeuvre.Dans cette oeuvre, les rôles des deux instruments apparaissent d'abord comme un long dialogue de deux esprits, qui progressivement, s'unissent pour aller dans la même direction.Les interprètes sont libres d'affiner ou même de modifier les nuances, les articulations ainsi que les tempi à leur guise, tant que cela ne contredit pas l'esthétique de l'oeuvre. / Clarinette Et Piano

Caprice Op.80; Fantaisie Op.89; Fantaisie Op.102 (for soprano saxophone and piano)

Par LAFERRIERE ST.. / Niveau : Elémentaire / classique / Répertoire / Saxophone Soprano et Piano