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

The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey and Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others. Carefully selected by Janet Way, this practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 3 saxophonist and creates the perfect package for teaching, exam preparation and performance. Each volume contains:19 pieces and short studies, each complemented by a useful practice and performance tipgrade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercisesbrand new sight-reading activitiesnewly-commissioned aural awareness tasksa piano accompaniment bookletPackaged with a CD of full performance demonstrations, piano backing tracks, and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources. Janet Way is an experienced performer and teacher. She is a tutor for the LRAM woodwind teaching course at the Royal Academy of Music, and has worked as a mentor and diploma examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. She is founder and director of the internationally-acclaimed Oxford Flute Summer School. / Saxophone Alto Et Piano

This huge collection offers instrumentalists the chance to play 101 classical themes, including: Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod and Schubert) - Bist du bei mir (You Are with Me) (Stözel) - Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Clair de Lune (Debussy) - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Txhaikovsky) - 1812 Overture (Tchaikovsky) - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (' Serenade”), First Movement Excerpt (Mozart) - The Flight of the Bumble Bee (Rimsky-Korsakov) - Funeral March of a Marionette (Gounod) - Für Elise (Beethoven) - Gymnopedie No. 1 (Satie) - Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring (Bach) - Lullaby (Brahms) - Minuet in G (Bach) - Ode to Joy (Beethoven) - Piano Sonata in C (Mozart) - Pie Jesu (Fauré) - Rondeau (Mouret) - Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky) - Wedding March (Mendelssohn) - William Tell Overture (Rossini) - and many more./ Recueil / Saxophone Alto

From the classics to todays hits, these timeless tunes are now available as easy arrangements for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, French Horn and Trombone. All wind instrument arrangements are fully compatible and can be successfully performed as ensembles or solos. A fully orchestrated accompaniment CD is provided, featuring each song as a live performance demo track followed by a playalong track. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Green Day); Celebration (Kool And The Gang); My Immortal (Evanescence); Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye (Steam); New Soul (Yael Naim); Old Time Rock and Roll (Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band); Open Arms (Journey); (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones); Smooth (Santana featuring Rob Thomas); Stairway To Heaven (Led Zeppelin); Take It Easy (Eagles); You And Me (Lifehouse).

Become the featured soloist on twenty specially recorded arrangements of some fantastic hit songs from past and present! Part of the hugely successful Take The Lead series, this bumper edition gives you the opportunity to learn songs as diverse as Angels by Robbie Williams and Gershwin\'s Fascinating Rhythm , arranged as accessible Alto Sax solos with Guitar chord symbols. The music is complete with two CDs - a set of full professionally recorded backing tracks and a disc of demonstration performances that will help you learn the songs. Take The Lead is an integrated series for Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet and Piano. In each edition all the songs are in the same concert pitch key, so the different instruments can play together - ideal for school groups and ensembles. / Niveau : Facile / Date parution : 2005-12-08/ Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Piano

8 Easy To Intermediate Play-Alongs Of Well-Known Pieces From Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall And Brittany. Par DIVERS AUTEURS (ARR.MARTIN TOURISH). Martin Tourish is an accordionist, composer and musicologist from Co. Donegal, now based in Dublin. Celtic music is in his blood, for his ancestors were noted collectors of dance music manuscripts dating back to the 19th century. With many recordings to his credit, he now offers his expertise to performers wishing to explore the rich culture of Irish and other Celtic music on a variety of instruments. 'World Music - Celtic? presents material from the Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Cornish and Breton traditions. It makes no great technical demands on the players, but Tourish points out that notation of this music is often 'skeletal?, hence it is important to gain a knowledge of the individual traditions in question and, naturally, he offers plenty of information on performance practice. The collection spans three centuries, from the blind bardic harpists of the 18th century to the international performers of the present day. Tourish accepts that this volume can only scratch the surface of a multi-faceted genre but hopes you will see it as a stepping stone to delve deeper into recordings, festivals and the very communities whence this music comes. 'World Music - Celtic? is available in four formats, each with complete recordings and backing tracks on CD: as solo versions for violin, flute or saxophone (with piano) and in an ensemble version for two melodic instruments (C, Bb or Eb), piano, guitar, bass and bodhrán. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Ténor

2006 est l'année du 250e anniversaire de la naissance du compositeur autrichien de génie Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Play Mozart contient une sélection de ses plus célèbres oeuvres ou mélodies. Les adaptations ont été réalisées dans le respect de l'oeuvre originale tout en répondant aux exigences de chaque instrument. Laissez la magie de la musique de Mozart opérer ! / Saxophone Alto / 28 pages / niveau : Facile - Elémentaire / Partition + Cd

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar. 'Take the Lead Musicals' Features all the big hits from the West End and Broadway shows. Students have a choice of playing along with CD, Piano or Guitar and all pieces are fully integrated with arrangements for other instruments in the series, making this the ideal resource for school bands and small ensembles. Used as a solo book these idiomatic arrangements will boost players' confidence and are ideal pieces for performance. Contents: Fame (Fame); Food Glorious Food (Oliver); If I Were A Rich Man (Fiddler On The Roof); Over The Rainbow (Wizard Of Oz); Send In The Clowns (A Little Night Music); Singin' In The Rain (Singin' In The Rain); Tomorrow (Annie)

En Classical Favourites vous trouverez saillants de la littérature musicale du début du 17e siècle au 19e siècle. Compositeurs en ces jours ont été souvent employés par l'église ou la noblesse, avec beaucoup de leur musique écrite pour des occasions spéciales. De nombreux travaux ont maintenu leur valeur et sont encore joués dans le monde entier. Sur le CD du Classical Favourites l'accompagnement est joué sur un orgue, vous donnant l'impression de jouer dans une église ou salle de concert. Le CD comporte des pistes de démonstration, avec la partie solo, pour vous montrer clairement comment chaque pièce doit sonner. Dans le livre, vous trouverez également l'accompagnement de piano, qui peut être utilisé par des pianistes ainsi que les organistes. / Saxophone Alto / 40 pages / niveau : Elémentaire / Partition + Cd

This series offers a versatile selection of music for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, and cello. Each book contains carefully edited arrangements appropriate to each instrument, and is well suited for level 2-3 students. The CD includes a fully orchestrated demo track of each song, which features a live instrumental solo performance, followed by a play-along track. Also included are PDFs of piano accompaniments, and Alfred's Tempo Changer Software. / Saxophone Alto

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar. \'Take the Lead Smash Hits\' contains arrangements of chart hits encompassing a broad range of songs in a variety of styles Including hits by Westlife, Nelly Furtado Christina Aguilera and Hear Say. This is an excellent opportunity for young players to play their favourite chart hits, providing excellent concert repertoire as well as encouraging technical progression. With a choice of backing CD accompaniment or playing along with guitar or piano \'Take the Lead\' offers both teacher and student ultimate flexibility. Contents: I\'m Like A Bird; It\'s Raining Men; Lady Marmalade; Out Of Reach; There You\'ll Be; Uptown Girl; The Way To Your Love; Whole Again

In the Summer of 2008, the long-awaited Indiana Jones And The Kingdon Of The Crystal Skull hit our cinemas. Filled with the intrigue and drama characteristic of all the classic Indiana Jones films, Harrison Ford once again reprised his role as our adventerous hero. This book includes selections from that film arranged for Alto Saxophone with a fully orchestrated CD accompaniment. The alto sax book is compatible with that for flute, clarinet, tenor saxophone, trumpet, french horn and trombone. A piano accompaniment is available separately (order no. 31799) and includes a CD that features various instrument demo tracks from the series. The book contains a carefully edited part that is appropriate for the intermediate level player. The CD includes a demo track, which features a live instrumental performance, followed by the play-along track itself. Also included are eight pages of colour photographs from the movie. Raider's March; Marion's Theme; The Adventures Of Mutt; Irina's Theme; The Journey To Akator.