SKU: FG.55011-855-3
Bouncy and brisk - but also expressive and super lyrical - Lara Poe's Mainspring for alto saxophone and piano (2020) makes the most of the two instruments.Duration: 4'30''Lara Poe is a Finnish-American composer who is currently based in London. Her works have been performed across a wide range of venues throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. Her piece Kaamos, which she wrote for the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, was recently nominated for a Ivors Composer Award in the Large Scale Composition category. Kaamos also was selected by YLE Radio Finland to represent Finland at the International Rostrum of Composers 2021 in Belgrade, Serbia. Poe was the 2019 Tanglewood Music Patricia Plum Wilde Fellow and represented Finland at Ung Nordisk Musik 2019 in Piteå. She was also a 2018-2019 participant in the London Symphony Orchestra's Panufnik Scheme, where she worked under the guidance of Colin Matthews and Christian Mason.
SKU: FT.FM1245
ISBN 9790570791446.
SKU: HL.49016046
ISBN 9780793525850. UPC: 073999305807. 305 X 229 inches.
Contents: Album Leaf (Grieg) • Canzonetta (D'Ambrosio) • Fantasy Piece (Schumann) • Gypsy Rondo (Haydn) • Intermezzo (Granados) • Larghetto (Dvorák) • Minuet (Haydn) • Nocturne (Chopin)• The Old Castle (Mussorgsky) • Romantic Piece (Dvorák) • Rondo (Mozart) • Sicilienne and Allegro (Bach) • Sonatine (Ravel) • Vocalise (Rachmaninoff).
Although many outstanding composers have written for the saxophone, its comparatively late invention leaves a great void in its literature - namely that of pre-20th Century music. If the saxophonist wishes to perform this music, he must turn to transcriptions, and that is what we find in this volume. Selected and edited by Larry Teal, always with the qualities and limitations of the instrument in mind, these pieces for Alto Saxophone with Piano accompaniment, range in era and style from Haydn to Granados. Selected for the ABRSM Alto and Baritone examinations grades 6 and 7.
SKU: PR.114419850
ISBN 9781491135808. UPC: 680160681044. 9 x 12 inches.
Both a spectacular concerto for saxophone, and a dramatic tone poem on Roman mythology, QUICKSILVER is a 23-minute concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by one of the sax literature’s most commissioned and admired composers.Through worded captions as well as gorgeously expressive tone painting, Movement 1 depicts the birth and childhood pranks of Mercury, Movement 2 shows him escorting souls to the gates of the Underworld, and Movement 3 is a phantasmagoric finale portraying Mercury as messenger amid the conflicts of other mythological figures. There are many YouTube performances available, both in the original version with Wind Ensemble, and with Piano.In addition to being another name for the element mercury, “quicksilver†is used to describe something that changes quickly or is difficult to contain. My concerto of the same name was inspired by the Roman god Mercury, as well as the mercurial nature of the saxophone: unpredictable, very lively, and volatile. Mercury (known as Hermes in Greek mythology) is best known for his winged shoes, which allowed him to fly swiftly as the messenger of his fellow Olympians. Mercury had other duties too, including serving as the god of merchants, travelers, and tricksters; he also ushered souls of the departed to the Underworld.Quicksilver tells three tales of the Roman god. The first movement (Antics of a Newborn God) opens with the birth of Mercury; after he takes his first steps, he toddles around, gleefully looking for mischief. He stumbles across a herd of cows that belong to his brother Apollo; Mercury slyly lets the cows out of their pen before toddling onward with his mischief-making.In the second movement (Guiding Souls to the Underworld), Pluto, god of the Underworld, bids Mercury to bring him fresh souls. The movement begins with death-knells tolling for humans who are about to die; Mercury picks up these souls and leads them down to the gates of the Underworld.The third and final movement (Messenger of Olympus) depicts Mercury as he is busily running errands for various gods and goddesses. We first encounter him mid-flight as he dashes to earth to find Aeneas, a Trojan lieutenant who had been run out of Troy by the invading Greeks. Aeneas is on a quest to find land on which to establish a new city that would eventually become Rome. While traveling, he is distracted from his quest when he meets the beautiful queen Dido. They live together for many years before Mercury intervenes; he chastises Aeneas for giving up on his quest and persuades him to pick it up again. As Aeneas mournfully resumes his journey, we hear Dido perish of a broken heart. Mercury then takes to the skies to seek out Perseus, who is preparing to kill Medusa, the hideous gorgon who has snakes for hair and a gaze that turns those who catch her glance into stone. Mercury advises Perseus on how to slay Medusa and lends Perseus his sword to do the deed. We hear Perseus victorious in the beheading of Medusa, after which Mercury takes to the skies once more to fly home to Olympus.
SKU: SU.50010120
Published by: Seesaw Music.
SKU: SU.29090030
A transcription for alto saxophone and piano, with motives based on yiddish musical themes. A humorous work, perfect as a recital opening or middle work.Alto Saxophone and Piano Duration: 6' Composed: 1998 Published by: Syrah Music Publishing.
SKU: HL.49045907
ISBN 9783795710507. UPC: 888680792671. 9.0x12.0x0.239 inches.
The Easy Concert Pieces series for alto saxophone and piano provide easy to intermediate pieces from the Renaissance to the modern era for music lessons, concert performances or private music-making. The volumes with accompanying CD add to the not very extensive repertoire of performance pieces for saxophone. They were carefully selected according to technical and musical requirements and arearranged in three volumes according to their level of difficulty. All pieces are included on the accompanying CD as demo and play-along versions (piano accompaniment). The piano part contained in the volume is very easy so that it can even be played by a pupil, e.g. at a music school concert. Volume 1 (ED 22553) contains easy pieces which mainly range from d' to c'', occasionally even to d'''. The keys range from C to D major or the respective minor keys. This volume contains works by Charpentier, Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Smetana, Putz, Moser, and others. Volume 2 (ED 22554) contains intermediate pieces ranging from c' to e''', with unusual metres and demisemiquavers appearing occasionally. Including works by Wolkenstein, Peuerl, Schein, Purcell, Telemann, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Gounod, Humperdinck, Elgar, and others. Volume 3 (ED 22942) - in preparation: Will contain pieces at even higher levels of difficulty and add further works to the repertoire.
SKU: HL.49044711
ISBN 9790001190503. UPC: 841886019409. 9.0x12.0x0.049 inches.
One of the most famous melodies by Faure is now available in arrangements for oboe, alto saxophone and trumpet.
SKU: SS.50010120
SKU: HL.49045476
ISBN 9790001203425. UPC: 841886029606. 9.0x12.0x0.21 inches.
“Suite, consisting of six short pieces for alto saxophone and piano, is a virtuoso work for this duo. I composed my Suite in 2014 in commission of the legendary saxophone virtuoso Mr. Sugawa with whom I played the world premiere in Tokyo in 2014. The pieces are very much inspired by Turkish music, rhythms, dances, folklore ... and composed in modal and sometimes atonal character.†–Fazil Say.
SKU: HL.49044175
ISBN 9790001181013. UPC: 841886018266. 9.0x12.0x0.045 inches.
A wedding without a famous wedding march - unimaginable! Wagner's 'Bridal Chorus' from 'Lohengrin' and Mendelssohn's 'Wedding March' from the incidental music of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' vie for the favour of bridal couples and wedding parties. If, however, the music shall be festive, Mendelssohn's background music for the wedding ceremony remains first choice. In order that the march cannot only be performed with the organ but also with a melodic instrument with piano (or organ) accompaniment, the present editions provide easy-to-play arrangements.
SKU: HL.49044608
ISBN 9790001189224. UPC: 841886025493. 9.0x12.0x0.061 inches.
Abdullah Ibrahim - a.k.a. 'Dollar Brand' - is one of the true jazz greats. His cycle 'African Songs' celebrates the unmistakable atmosphere and cheerfulness of African music. This arrangement for alto saxophone and piano is a rather special performance piece.
SKU: HL.49044150
ISBN 9790001181679. UPC: 841886018457. 9.0x12.0x0.058 inches.
Mit einem Paukenschlag wurde die Musikwelt auf Erik Satie (1866-1925) aufmerksam: Als am 18. Mai 1817 sein Ballett 'Parade' uraufgefuhrt wurde, kam es zum Skandal. Die Produktion, an der auch Sergei Djagilew mit seinen 'Ballets Russes', Pablo Picasso (Buhnenbild und Kostume), Jean Cocteau (Handlung) sowie Leonide Massine (Choreographie) beteiligt waren, entzweite die Pariser Musikwelt, machte den Komponisten aber weithin bekannt. Satie, der kaum eine fundierte musikalische Ausbildung genossen hatte und fast zeit seines Lebens in Paris lebte, entwickelte einen neuen musikalischen Stil, in bewusster Abkehr vom 'Wagnerisme' seiner Zeit. Klassische Formmodelle, neue Harmonik, Leichtigkeit im Stil, Meditatives und Clowneskes verschmolzen originell. Zum Musterbeispiel dafur sind seine '3 Gymnopedies' von 1888 geworden, deren erste hier fur ein Soloinstrument mit Klavierbegleitung arrangiert wurde: Das Musizieren dieser beruhmtesten Miniatur von Satie wird damit auch Nicht-Pianisten ermoglichst - die einfache Spielbarkeit erlaubt den Einsatz auch fur padagogische Zwecke.
SKU: HL.49017073
ISBN 9790001150996. UPC: 841886010406.
With this three-movement sonatina, the Orff student Hermann Regner contributes again his share to modern teaching and competition literature. In three movements (Allegro, Larghetto, Animato), this sonatina for alto saxophone and piano provides a cheerful and varied music that leaves enough creative scope. The moderately difficult piano part allows for the accompaniment by a pupil or student. Thus, the sonatina is also perfectly suited for recital evenings.
SKU: HL.49044241
ISBN 9790001187541. UPC: 841886018662. 9.0x12.0x0.07 inches.
An effective piece ranging between romantic and jazz which, in places, is reminiscent of circus music! Originally composed for mouth organ by Paul Lewis, this popular little work has now been arranged for alto saxophone.
SKU: HL.49044343
ISBN 9790001180825. UPC: 841886024182. 0.07 inches.
The saxophone player, arranger and composer Dirko Juchem wrote his 'Petite Suite' for music lessons and as easy performance piece for students' performances and competitions. The piece is easy to play and combines stylistic elements from light music with a basic concert attitude.
SKU: HL.49015579
ISBN 9790001123822. 9.0x12.0x0.055 inches.
Szelenyi (1904-1972) studied with Kodaly and later taught at the Academy of Music and the Conservatory in Budapest. He chiefly wrote chamber music and material for his students. Simple, chordal streams in the piano accompany a rhapsodic, improvisatory saxophone part, strongly influenced by Eastern European folk music.
SKU: HL.49029357
ISBN 9790220101663. 9.0x12.0x0.04 inches.
SKU: CF.W2657
ISBN 9780825891120. UPC: 798408091125. 9 x 12 inches.
On May 29, 1913, an over-capacity audience in Paris’ Théâtre desChamps-Élysées witnessed an historical spectacle as they became a brutecatalyst in the most (in)famous opening night of the twentieth century.The Rite of Spring premiered that evening in the midst of a riot inspiredby the overwhelming primitivism both onstage and in the score.One-hundred plus years later, the music still incites the senses. The balletwas first published in 1914 in a reduction for two pianos, and serves asa basis for this arrangement. This edition is presented in honor of thecentennial of the ballet’s premiere, and is intended to give soloists andaccompanists a chance to perform this monumental work.On May 29, 1913, an over-capacity audience in Paris’ Théâtre des Champs-Élysées witnessedan historical spectacle as they became a brute catalyst in the most (in)famous opening nightof the twentieth century. The Rite of Spring premiered that evening in the midst of a riotinspired by the overwhelming primitivism both onstage and in the score. Subtitled “Picturesof Pagan Russia,†the ancient scenes were evoked using contemporary musical innovations,shattering expectations of a more traditional Ballet Russe production.How was an ancient ritual of sacrifice to the earth to be scored? The unevolved pesantecharacter of a village gathering was portrayed by odd time signatures and accents. Melodieswere geometrically woven as dissonant pastorales with grace-notes mimicking gutturalbreaks in primal voices. Instruments were orchestrated against the grain, straining soundsinto unrecognizable timbres. And just like the dancers on stage, musicians were organizedinto alternating groups often clashing with one another.One-hundred plus years later, the music still incites the senses. The ballet was first publishedin 1914 in a reduction for two pianos, and serves as a basis for this arrangement. This editionis presented in honor of the centennial of the ballet’s premiere, and is intended to give soloistsand accompanists a chance to perform this monumental work. Both movements may beplayed alone, and the first movement may also serve as a solo piece.
SKU: FL.FX071867
This composition was created for young musicians (mostly teenagers), and will be played as a pop song. Indeed, its texture (silky and polished) is related to the use of triplets and harmonic series built on the principle of 'verse / chorus'. Its tempo (close to the human body beat) and duration (3 minutes) will make it the hit of the summer!
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