En deux parties, 'Marguerite et Joséphine' est une oeuvre qui évoque deux soeurs, aux caractères différents, mais possédant en commun, le goût de l'originalité ! Jalonnée d'harmonies surprenantes, 'Marguerite' la romantique, est présentée sous la forme d'une valse cocasse, d'où émane un contrepoint avec le piano. 'Joséphine', dynamique est résolue, se présente au son d'une marche spirituelle, dont les épisodes en bitonalité, apportent une saveur des plus épicées ! L'ensemble forme un charmant badinage, à l'humour omniprésent. / Saxophone Alto Et Piano

André Jolivet (1905-1974) established his love for composition from a young age. This remained throughout his life and he held the post of Professor of Composition from 1966-1970 at the Paris Conservatoire. Fantaisie Impromptu for Alto Saxophone and Piano was published in 1953 and remains highly regarded. Jolivet himself a cellist wished to explore composition for all instruments and therefore has a considerable number of works in all fields. The composer's style is also known for its spirituality and the desire to associate the everyday with the magical and the human with the universal.Jolivet draws on acoustics and atonality as heard in hisFantaisie Impromptu. The piece requires advanced skills due to its use of complex rhythms and harmonics. For all advanced saxophonists Jolivet provides an exciting alternative piece for the instrument's repertoire.