This quartet for Saxophones entitled Introduction Et Variations Sur Une Ronde Populaire by Gabriel Pierné is a standard in the Saxophone quartet repertoire. Composed in 1934 and dedicated to the Marcel Mule Quartet this piece for advanced players is as bright and cheerful as a round dance should be and yet quite delicate and light in terms of writing. With many ornaments and variations  Introduction Et Variations begins slowly but is interrupted twice by the roundo. Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) won the Prix de Rome in 1882. The composer wrote manychamber compositions Piano pieces symphonic music and some oratorios.

Gabriel Fauré's Sicilienne Op.78 is arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Armando Ghidoni.

Arrangeur: F. Lucato. Par FAURE GABRIEL. Arr. : F. Lucato / Niveau : 2ème Cycle / Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Three Famous Movie Melodies. Ennio Morricone is one of the most legendary film music composers of all time. Robert van Beringen has arranged three of Morricone?s best-known themes ? ?Once Upon a Time in the West?, ?Gabriel?s Oboe? and ?Cinema Paradiso? ? in a quartet arrangement that enables any ensemble to get acquainted with this incredible music.