Jack Brymer premièred this work originally called 'Sopsonare' in 1973 at the American School at St. John's Wood playing on Michael Krein's Selmer soprano saxophone. This Sonata the first composition for saxophone by Colin Cowles was inspired by the acquisition of a soprano saxophone whilst teaching in Hemel Hempstead in the early 1970s. Although having played on a simple system soprano as a boy (an instrument borrowed from and taught him by his father) this re-introduction to the instrument was to kindle a life-long love of the complete saxophone family and the composition of an almost endless 'library' of works for it at all levels. It was also at a time whenthe composers had made recent acquaintance with the eminent saxophonist Peter Ripper and had been introduced to the saxophone quartet by the recently formed London Saxophone Quartet whose leader Paul Harvey was to play this Sonata and the Elegy for Soprano Saxophone and String Orchestra. He in fact premiered the latter work which Jack Brymer then played in public on a number of occasions. It was recorded by Peter Ripper with the composer at the piano at the BBC Maida Vale Studios. It is a totally non-esoteric work but like so much of the composer's music it is fun and approachable bearing repetition without becoming tedious. The composer has always favoured the Bb saxophones (soprano and tenor) which is reflected by his output. Of particular note are: • Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra• In Memoriam for Tenor Saxophone and String Orchestra• Sonata for Tenor Saxophone and Piano • Three Bala Sketches for Tenor Saxophone and Piano. This Sonata for Soprano Saxophone and Piano and the Elegy for Soprano Saxophone and Strings are particular favourites of the composer.

Initially composed in 1907 for Bass Voice and Piano Habanera by Maurice Ravel was transcribed for Bb Soprano Saxophone and Piano for this edition. Based on a Cuban Contradanza it features a special habanera rhythm and is generally performed with sung lyrics. In this edition the Saxophone is a substitute for the Voice. While composing this piece Maurice Ravel was also working on two works with Spanish influence: 'The Spanish Rhapsody' and 'The Spanish Hour'. This edition which can be used for recitals and exams will enlighten Saxophone players. Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) is a French composeris really famous for his Impressionist contributions. He wrote numerous pieces including 'Daphnis and Chloé' and the famous 'Bollero'.

The long-awaited collection of familiar Michael Nyman melodic creations in intermediate level arrangements for soprano saxophone and piano. Includes: If? from The Diary of Anne Frank?Debbie? from Wonderland?Taking It as Read??Here to There? from The Piano?The Mistress? from The Libertine?Tango? from Never Forever?Franklyn? from Wonderland?In C Interlude??Witness 1??The Fort the Port and thePoint?from On Landguard Point

Exploiting the rich possibilities of the soprano saxophone Brian Kelly captures a range of moods in eight tuneful and distinctive vignettes that whether light-hearted or sad offer an abundance of musical enjoyment. 

This is the first work composed by Dave Heath. It was written in 1978 after fellow flautist Richard Blake asked him to compose a jazz piece.Out of the Cool is based on the chords and rhythm of modern jazz fully notatedand in classical format.This version is for Soprano Saxophone and Piano.

Par HOST MARTIAL. / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Saxophone Soprano et Piano

Par GEISS PHILIPPE. / Musique Instrumentale / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Saxophone Soprano et Piano

Composed for John Harle in 1990 and is based strictly on a sequence of four chords.

J?ai écrit cette pièce mélodique pour ma fille, Paulien. C?est une musique aux sonorités enjouées, expressives et légères qui reflètent sa personnalité. Cette composition débute dans un climat lyrique et rêveur. Le premier passage, doux et délicat, mène à une section imposante et tonique, après quoi l?ambiance se transforme dans le mouvement suivant : ici, la mélodie et l?accompagnement sont légers, joyeux et dansants. Un développement conduit à un climax lumineux, où le thème du début réapparaît et divers éléments de la pièce sont repris, avant une conclusion qui retrouve le climat rêveur du début. - Bert Appermont / Partitions classique / Ensemble et orchestre / Ensemble vents / BERIATO MUSIC