Here is a fine collection of elegant classical masterpieces by Glück Rachmaninov and Schubert paired with compositions by their living counterparts David Morgan Subaram Raman and Brian Scott Taylor. These timeless workshighlight the tonal beauty sonority color and expressive qualities inherent in the saxophone. Listen and study the complete versions then take center stage and play the solo parts. Includes free downloads of the pianoaccompaniment score for your performance needs.

38 Recital Pieces-Repertoire Classics for Alto Saxophone is a comprehensive and progressively graded collection of 38 classic solos for Alto Saxophone with Piano accompaniment.The book contains a fine mix of transcriptions of familiar classics along with solos written specifically for the Alto Saxophone The collection is graded in difficulty from moderate to advanced and is ideal material for concerts and recitals. There is a wide variety of music from all style periods and by some of the greatest composers of all time.As an added bonus included is a data CD that contains MP3 audio files of the Piano accompaniments to make practicing more fun. Thedata CD also includes all of the Piano accompaniment parts for all the pieces in the collection as printable PDF files. This way you can print out only the piece you are currently playing reducing the bulk of printed material you have to carry around. This feature also allows this large and useful collection to be presented at a very attractive price.

This edition of Asturias Sur Des Thèmes Espagnols Op. 84 by Henri Busser is an arranged version for Eb Alto Saxophone and Piano. Edited by Marcel Mule this piece can be played by advanced players in regard to its difficulty the Alto Saxophone score has 4 flats and some accidental alterations. It is divided into six distinctive parts including a Saxophone solo in Cadenza. Henri Büsser (1873-1972) was a French classical composer organist and conductor and Marcel Mule (1901-2001) was one of the greatest French saxophonists renowned worldwide for his work on the classicalSaxophone repertoire.

As a prestigious composer of the early 20th century Maurice Ravel's Pièce en Forme de Habanera contains many features which continue to make the composer's music popular and loved to this day. Known for his masterful melodies and rich harmonies Pièce en Forme de Habanera clearly exemplifies these qualities through flourishing Saxophone lines and evocative chordal and rhythmic Piano accompaniments. Moreover the Habanera rhythms throughout the piece create a dynamic and exciting effect. All of these musical elements combined create a highly enjoyable piece for the Alto Saxophone repertoire. In addition theclear print of separate Saxophone and Piano parts in this edition add to an irresistible purchase for budding saxophonists.

This version of Concertino by Eugène Bozza is the version for Alto Saxophone and Piano dedicated to Marcel Mule. Written in two parts I. Fantasque et léger and II. Andantino this work lasts 17 minutes and is very difficult to execute as a strong endurance and really good skills and technique are required. Very interesting in term of melody and sonority this piece definitely shows the full Saxophone range at its best and is perfect for contests and recitals. Eugène Bozza won different prizes at the Conservatoire de Paris such as the First Prizes for the Violin conducting and composition as wellas the Grand Prix de Rome. He composed several operas chamber works and ballets among others.

Written by Jacques Charpentier for Alto Saxophone and Piano Gavambodi 2 is a piece lasting 9 minutes dedicated to Georges Gourdet. Ideal for advanced players it features the Carnatic mode (n°43) and is a great work to play for a recital. We can distinguish three parts in this piece: a slow beginning starting with the Saxophone solo which quickly develops into a faster chromatic section which is much more technical. The Finale is reminiscent of the beginning ending with two very slow measures. Widely influenced by his travel especially India this music is also reminiscent of the techniques used by his teachers suchas Olivier Messiaen. Jacques Charpentier (b. 1933) is a French musician who lived in India and wrote numerous pieces from Piano and Organ music to Chamber stage and orchestra works among others.

'Pale Blue Ballads' for alto or tenor saxophones with piano accompaniment. Separate parts are included for both Eb alto and Bb tenor saxophone.

Compositeur / Composer : Thierry Escaich Instrument : Saxophone et piano / saxophone and piano (conducteur et parties séparées / driver and separate parts) Niveau : cycle 1 Level : 1

O Gloriosa Domina is divided into three distinct parts: the beginning is in chorale style with sparkling harmonies and surprising chords throughout. A contrasting, fast and very rhythmic middle section follows. The finale recalls the chorale and climaxes in an ecstatic ending. This piece is well suited for advanced choirs. / Saxophone Alto Et Piano

Pièce Brève is a piece for Saxophone and Piano by Rene Duclos. Written for upper beginners this really nice work is divided in three main parts: Allegretto Allegro Scherzando and Tempo 1: Allegretto with the third part being a variation of the main theme. This piece is really great for demonstrating the skills acquired as a beginner for a transition to the upper level and can also be played in a recital.

Par PROUST PASCAL. Pall Mall, une jolie artère de Londres où il fait bon se balader... et où l'on peut croiser un jeune musicien qui joue cet air facile. - Pascal PROUST - Une Pièce originale adaptée pour une audition ou un examen de fin de 1er Cycle - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Saxophone Alto 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 3/6 - Intermédiaire - Durée : 3 mn 00 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Pascal PROUST - / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Répertoire / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Par BERNARD PATRICE. Une pièce adaptée pour une audition ou un examen de fin de 2e cycle. - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Saxophone Alto 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : Intermédiaire / Avancé - Durée : 2 mn 00 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Patrice BERNARD - / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Répertoire / Saxophone Alto et Piano