SKU: HL.48182907
UPC: 888680904944. 9.0x12.0x0.144 inches.
“Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano by Edison Demisov was composed in1970 and covers three movements. The first part, Allegro, shows serialism; the second, Lento, focuses on new techniques; with the last one, Allegro Moderato, reminiscent of Jazz music. This strong>Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, dedicated to the French Saxophonist Jean-Marie Londeix, was strongly influenced by Western European music and requires a certain level of ability (intermediate to advanced players), especially for the second movement. Edison Demisov (1929-1996) was a Russian, Siberian-born, composer specialising in alternative / non-conformist Soviet music. Strongly influenced by the West, he was often criticised by his peers. He gained international recognition for the composition 'Le soleil des Incas' (1964) and wrote numerous concerti, sonatas and other pieces.â€.
SKU: HL.48182594
UPC: 888680893385. 9.0x12.0x0.07 inches.
“Composed by Jeanine Rueff, Sonata for Alto Saxophone solo is a piece for advanced players lasting 12 and a half minutes. Written in 9 pages, this piece, quite challenging (tempo, key ranges), would be perfect for musicians of advanced level and above, while requiring some serious work to obtain the correct result. Wonderfully composed, very technical yet very lyrical, this piece is really enjoyable and can be used for recital or contests. Jeanine Rueff composed numerous pieces for Saxophones that were often used in contests, as well as many pieces for Saxhorn, Clarinet, Horn and Cornet.â€.
SKU: HL.48182295
UPC: 888680840044. 9.0x12.0x0.194 inches.
Quartet for Saxophones is a piece for four saxophones composed by Alfred Desenclos in 1964, which lasts around 15 minutes and 30 seconds. Initially written for the Marcel Mule Quartet, Quartet for Saxophones is a typical French quartet, quite smooth and suave. The beginning of the piece that sets up the Soprano Saxophone against the others is quite jazzy but then it continues on to a more lyrical part, quite slow, with a simple melody. The tension is gradually built up and the finale unison is introduced quite dramatically, with some bursts of energy. This Quartet for Saxophones would fit a Quartet of advanced to professional players. Alfred Desenclos (1912-1961) is a French Composer who won the Prix de Rome in 1942. He also composed masses such as 'Messe de Requiem' and other pieces for Double Bass, Harp, Flute, Trumpet or French Horn.
SKU: HL.48181078
UPC: 888680878276. 9.0x12.0x0.121 inches.
Daily Exercises after Terschack for All Saxophones by Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is a set of twenty six exercises, each one lasting a page and a half. Initially composed by the flautist Adolph Terschak, these Daily Exercises After Terschack would fit the skills of advanced-intermediate and advanced players, with keys from 5 flats to 7 sharps. Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French saxophonists, renowned worldwide for his work on the classical saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how to obtain a good quality of sound and believed it was dependent on the embouchure, the emission, the mastery of vibrato and thus of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique, articulation and tone productions such as 18 Exercises or Studies, Varied Studies in All Keys or 30 Great Exercises or Studies After Soussmann (in two books), among others.
SKU: HL.48185991
UPC: 888680841676. 9x12 inches.
“Contemporary French saxophonist, Philippe Portejoie studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes. Composed in 2007, Little Complaint for Alto Saxophone and Piano contributes to a significant collection of compositions by Portejoie. A typical performance of Little Complaint lasts around three minutes and explores features, including a wide range, complex rhythms, chromaticism, ornamentation and variations in performance directions, amongst other aspects. For all aspiring, advanced saxophonists, Portejoie's Little Complaint is essential to an exciting, varied repertoire. &rdquo.
SKU: HL.48186340
UPC: 888680839437. 9x12 inches.
“French composer, Vincent Paulet (b. 1962) studied at the Paris Conservatoire. His Antiphone for Alto Saxophone and Piano is a challenging, yet exciting addition to the repertoire. A typical performance of Paulet's Antiphone lasts around four minutes and fifteen seconds. It is a highly modern work, addressing features of fast, semiquaver passages, exploited tonality, extended techniques, chromaticim, and complex rhythms, among other aspects. The extended techniques include, multiphonic sounds, flutter tonguing, and slap notes. For all advanced saxophonists, Paulet's Antiphone is an essential modern addition to the repertoire.&rdquo.
SKU: HL.48185733
UPC: 888680832148. 9x12 inches.
“Contemporary Italian-French composer, Armando Ghidoni brings together influences of both Italy and France in his music. Also, as an expert on jazz, the harmonies and rhythms of the composer's works reflect a huge diversity, Carillon for Saxophone and Piano accompaniment being no exception. Ghidoni is significant within the contemporary French music school and his works are regularly chosen as set pieces for leading national and international competitions. Carillon reflects Ghidoni's mastery of a range of instruments, adaptable to Soprano, Alto or Tenor Saxophones. With a typical performance lasting about three minutes, Carillon is an exciting addition to the beginner Saxophone repertoire.&rdquo.
