SKU: HL.48180918

UPC: 888680858148. 9.0x12.0x0.177 inches.

This quartet for saxophones, entitled Introduction and Variations on a Popular Rondo 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 and Variations begins slowly but is interrupted twice by the rondo. Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) won the Prix de Rome in 1882. The composer wrote many chamber compositions, piano pieces, symphonic music and some oratorios.

SKU: HL.48182973

UPC: 888680877101. 9.0x12.0x0.055 inches.

French composer and saxophonist, Robert Clerisse (1899-1973) is best known for founding the Marcel Mule Saxophone Quartet. As a prolific saxophonist, Clerisse's compositions are composed with a wealth of understanding, Varied Serenade being no exception. Varied Serenade is a modern work, exploiting rhythm, tonality and structure, amongst other aspects. For all aspiring, advanced saxophonists, Clerisse's Varied Serenade provides an alternative, exciting performance work..