The Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra is Alexander Glazunov's last work- since its first performance in 1934 it has become part of the standard saxophone repertoire.The sole surviving autograph manuscript is the hand-written dedication score given by Glazunov to Sigurd Raschèr (Raschèr was the founder and leader of the well-known and innovative Raschèr Saxophone Quartet).This score contains the original version of the work without the alterations which were made in the proofs to the orchestral score as well as the full version of the composer's cadenza which was later shortened. The autograph manuscript also contains some performance markings by Raschèr.The correspondence between Raschèr and Glazunov documents the composer's thoughts on the work and his recommendations about the size of the accompanying string orchestra. Evidence from this correspondence has been integrated into this edition.This first scholarly-critical edition of a work by Glazunov contains an informative introduction with commentaries about the history of its composition, facsimiles and a critical commentary.The solo part includes both the complete and the shortened version of the cadenza as well as a cadenza by Raschèr which the composer authorised.- Includes the original and new solo cadenzas- With helpful performance tips by Carina Raschèr, the daughter of Sigurd Raschèr- With an Urtext solo saxophone part and a second part prepared by Carina Raschèr- Informative foreword (Ger/Eng) / Saxophone Alto Et Orchestre A Cordes

Piano Reduction including solo part. Par DENISOV EDISON. The catalogue of Edison Denisov's works includes 16 concertos. It was a genre to which he returned time and again throughout his life, from the Concerto for Cello and Orchestra of 1972 to the Double Concerto for Flute, Clarinet and Orchestra of 1996. In Denisov's music the role of the soloist, or rather the protagonist, is extraordinarily important, not so much for its virtuosity as for its confessional character. The solo part is a monologue distinguished by poetic diction and a very personal message from the composer. The dramaturgical conception of the Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra, a reworking of the Viola Concerto of 1986, draws on traditional sonata form, thereby reaffirming the ubiquitous classicism in Denisov's thought. In this late work, we find all the typical features of his style: sinuous melodic lines layered into dense contrapuntal textures, and an interplay of orchestral colours, with pure sonorities contrasting with complex mixtures of sounds. It is a perfect dramaturgy that governs the evolution of the music to the very end. The first movement assumes the role of a sonata-allegro, with the standard formal sections of exposition, development, recapitulation and coda. The second movement is an Adagio for strings. The third takes the form of a little contrasting intermezzo that introduces both new thematic material and a new range of colours. Here tunefulness gives way to pointillism enriched with sonic effects. The only movement with a virtuosic solo part, its nervousness and inner tension set it worlds apart from the second and fourth movements that surround it. The fourth movement assumes the traditional form of a final set of variations. It is the dramaturgical and semantic heart of the concerto. The theme of the variations is Franz Schubert's Impromptu in B-flat major, op. 142, which in this case is 'born' from the celesta as the product of a dodecaphonic string cluster. This finale represents Denisov's homage to his great mentor, Schubert's music being for him a symbol of eternal and universal beauty. 'The attentive listener', Denisov stressed, 'will recognise that the Impromptu theme is already suggested very slowly in the course of the three preceding movements, not only thematically, but also psychologically. That's what makes the appearance of the Schubert theme sound so natural.' The variations relate to the variation genre less in their form than in their spiritual and conceptual metamorphoses. It is, one might say, 'music round about Schubert'. (Ekaterina Kouprovskaia-Denisova)/ Répertoire / Saxophone Alto et Piano

11 pieces in 11 styles from around the world. Par MOWER MIKE. All aboard for a musical tour of the globe with Mike Mower! Junior Musical Postcards contains eleven sparkling pieces in fascinating world music styles, tailor-made for developing musicians. The trip begins with a boisterous Cajun stomp, and concludes with an elegant Viennese polka, taking in stops in countries as varied as China, Jamaica, and Wales along the way. Available in editions for alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet and violin, each book contains melody lines with chord symbols to aid improvisation. Every piece is brought to life with a postcard of essential background information and playing tips. A book of keyboard accompaniments is available separately. Spectacular and authentic audio performances and backing tracks of every piece played by bands and musicians from all eleven countries are available online. A professional musician for 40 years, Mike Mower has played in orchestras, big bands, chamber ensembles, shows, jazz bands, and recording sessions around the world in classical, jazz, Latin, and rock styles on flutes, saxophones, and clarinets. He has written concertos for international solo artists and orchestras and concert music for ensembles of all sizes ' in addition to composing, arranging, and producing TV themes and commercial music albums. His fun but challenging educational music has been enjoyed by a generation of younger players. The Musical Postcards and Junior Musical Postcards series (with accompaniment by some international recording artists too famous to mention!) celebrates authentic music genres from all over the globe. / Niveau : Moyen / Date parution : 2024-01-06/ Recueil / Saxophone Alto

From Rio to Red Square, Mike Mower?s Musical Postcards features ten captivating pieces in different musical styles from around the world. Experience the thrill of Puerto Rican salsa, the magic of an Irish reel, the romance of French café music, and much more ?Available in editions for alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet and violin, each book contains melody lines with chord symbols to aid improvisation.Every piece is brought to life with a postcard of essential background information and playing tips. A book of keyboard accompaniments is available separately.Spectacular and authentic audio performances and backing tracks of every piece played by bands and musicians from all ten countries are available online. A professional musician for 40 years, Mike Mower has played in orchestras, big bands, chamber ensembles, shows, jazz bands, and recording sessions around the world in classical, jazz, Latin, and rock styles on flutes, saxophones, and clarinets.He has written concertos for international solo artists and orchestras and concert music for ensembles of all sizes ? in addition to composing, arranging, and producing TV themes and commercial music albums.His fun but challenging educational music has been enjoyed by a generation of younger players. The Musical Postcards and Junior Musical Postcards series (with accompaniment by some international recording artists too famous to mention!) celebrates authentic music genres from all over the globe.Cuba: Havana cha chaUSA: Flat FivesFrance: Riviera ?62Brazil: SambossaRussia: Cossackaya!Scotland: Upland FlingSpain: Andalusia MoraPuerto Rico: Salsa Con MotoIreland: Dodd?s Odd JobMexico: Mucho Mariachi! / Saxophone / Boosey and Hawkes

Rikudim (de lhébreu rikud, danse) est une suite de quatre danses originales inspirées de la musique traditionnelle juive. Lutilisation dune structure tonale orientale, lintroduction de mesures irréguliéres et la richesse sonore de lorchestration apportent à cette oeuvre une teinte mélancolique mais surtout une grande authenticité. Les thémes trés inspirés sont clairement différenciés. Lharmonisation quelquefois surprenante sans jamais être dénaturée confére à ces quatre danses originales juives une grande richesse dexpression. / Ensemble De Saxophones

Movie themes have their own special appeal. Their role is to convey and amplify the atmosphere and emotions of moving pictures. In many cases they take on a life of their own and it is such titles as these, classics in their own right, which we selected for this book.With a lot of effort and patience in both arranging this broad musical palette and recording the play-along CD, Alfred Music Publishing have been able to create play-alongs that are live studio recordings. Through this we can make a broad spectrum of styles accessible to the player, be it a classical orchestra, a jazz orchestra, a jazz combo, a rock and pop band or any of the possible line-ups in between.We are especially proud to have top-class musicians of the contemporary European music scene on our recordings. Their unique interpretations make it a worthwhile experience to just listen to the tracks, let alone having yourself accompanied by top notch musicians. The chord symbols are meant for accompaniment by a teacher or duet partner so that the themes can be played independently from the CD. This is why the symbols are shown in concert pitch, even in the editions for transposed instruments (i.e. clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone). The chord symbols also make it possible to perform tunes from 'Cinema Classics' live with a duet partner or band. / Saxophone Tenor

Eb Alto Saxophone (Bb Soprano Saxophone). Par SCHWARZ OTTO M.. Saxpack was commissioned for the centenary of the Polizeimusik Wien (Vienna police orchestra). One of the most prolific saxophonists in all of Austria, Gert Kolaja, is a member of this professional orchestra. One of Otto M. Schwarz’s goals in his compositions for concert band is to continually develop and expand the genre. That is why Saxpack features a fully composed “crime scene”, complete with high-speed chases and experiencing “Vienna at night”. The work is composed in a very modern style, incorporating many contemporary saxophone techniques. As well as switching from alto to soprano saxophone, the piece offers ample opportunity to improvise. This is definitely a piece that saxophonists, band, and listeners will enjoy./ Répertoire / Saxophone

Par OBRADOVIC PETAR. The Bird Concerto by Petar Obradovi is a work for alto saxophone and orchestra with a duration of approximately 20 minutes. The score available here is the piano reduction of the orchestral parts. Dedicated to saxophone virtuoso Nikola Fabijani , the concerto was premiered by the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra in 2017./ Répertoire / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Par HUREL PHILIPPE. Cette oeuvre s'inscrit dans un groupe de pièces concertantes - les 4 variations pour percussion et ensemble (2000), Aura pour piano et orchestre ou ensemble (2002-2006), Phonus pour flûte et orchestre (2004). Dans ces différentes pièces, l'instrument soliste y est toujours traité comme faisant partie intégrante du groupe qui l'entoure, soit comme partie du 'concertino' avec les percussions de l'ensemble et le piano dans les 4 variations influencées par le concerto grosso, soit comme un corps sonore indissociable de son enveloppe orchestrale dans Aura, soit comme un instrument traité en temps réel grâce au deux flûtes de l'orchestre dans Phonus. Dans Phasis, c'est la métaphore acoustique du déphasage qui m'a guidé. La pièce étant composée avec un matériau reconnaissable - une enveloppe périodique variée sans cesse - les écritures décalées des différentes parties de l'ensemble par rapport au soliste, ou les unes par rapport aux autres sont comme des 'retards de phase' entre des ondes, entre des signaux sonores. A cela s'ajoute la perception des états successifs de mêmes 'situations musicales' sous un aspect différent, à l'instar des apparences des planètes qui se présentent à nos regards pendant la durée de leur révolution. Ici le titre de Phasis prend encore un autre sens, son sens étymologique qui fait référence à chacun des aspects successifs d'un même phénomène. Ainsi, les mêmes matériaux sont variés sans cesse et de façon récurrente : l'enveloppe mélodique dont j'ai déjà parlé - qui sert aussi à construire les parcours harmoniques du mouvement le plus lent - ainsi que les quelques multiphoniques de saxophone, analysés par ordinateur et resynthétisés par l'ensemble en différents endroits de la pièce, qui servent de bornes perceptives pour organiser la forme de l'oeuvre. Au-delà des métaphores acoustiques et phénoménologiques, ce que je cherchais ici avant tout, c'est la création d'une matière nerveuse, rythmique - mais sans pulsation directement perceptible -, ainsi qu'une ambiguïté entre la perception horizontale des lignes et celle, verticale, du timbre, ambiguïté qui fut longtemps au centre de mes principales préoccupations. La pièce est surtout marquée par le déploiement énergétique et, malgré les contraintes mises en oeuvre, elle est un espace de jubilation et de liberté réappropriée pas à pas. Phasis est dédiée à Johannes Ernst. Philippe Hurel / contemporain / Répertoire / Saxophone Ténor ou Soprano et Ensemble

12 Memorable Themes From The Greatest Movies Of All Time. Jouer avec les thèmes de film de films classiques dont ' Casablanca ', ' Shine ', ' Docteur Jivago ' et ' Eyes Wide Shut '. Arrangements faciles de 12 thèmes de film, complet avec CD contenant plein orchestrale choeurs de pistes et vivre les performances instrumentales. Le C. / Schott Master Play-Along Series / Recueil / Saxophone Alto

Cet ouvrage permet de travailler les grandes oeuvres du vaste répertoire de la musique classique au saxophone (alto, en Mib). Il a ainsi pour triple objectif d'enrichir votre culture musicale, d'améliorer votre technique de jeu, mais aussi plus simplement de vous faire plaisir en jouant des airs connus au saxophone. Tous les grands compositeurs y sont à l'honneur, au travers d'une ou plusieurs oeuvres. Vous y trouverez ainsi des concerts, des symphonies, des sonates, des lieder, des airs et ouvertures, des danses de la Renaissance, des pièces orchestrales, des valses, des ballets, mais aussi des pièces instrumentales telles que des préludes, des nocturnes, des études, des marches, des gymnopédies, etc. Et pour que le plaisir soit vraiment complet, chaque partition est accompagnée de 2 enregistrements audios sur le CD MP3 joint à la méthode. Le premier présente la partie de saxophone jouée sur son accompagnement musical, alors que le second propose le seul playback (accompagnement musical) afin de vous permettre de jouer à votre tour la partition avec votre saxophone. Soit, au total, 174 enregistrements et plus de 6 heures de musique à votre disposition ! / Saxophone

Historical information about Händel's Water Music Suites is limited, but certainly these works were intended for two, possibly three, parties given by King George I on the Thames River, London, between 1715 and 1736. Händel and his orchestra played on a barge. Since then the some twenty-two separate original pieces have been organized into three Suites and nicknamed 'Water Music?, each having a separate key and likely corresponding to these river parties. This transcription of Water Music Suite II for saxophone quartet has two purposes: to make this music available to saxophonists for performance and education, and to provide in one volume the entire Suite II. The exception to the latter, because of the limits of endurance, is the exclusion of the short Adagio, a brief interlude between the fi rst two movements. Included though are the Allegro, Hornpipe, Minuet, Lentement, and Bourree. These works were originally meant for an outdoor performance, and one of the original intentions of the saxophone was to play in French military bands, also an open-air purpose. The original scoring of brass, woodwind, and string instruments (but no continuo) transcribe well for saxophones. Matching the ranges of instruments of the original to the saxophone quartet was a primary objective. In addition, this arrangement strives to disperse melodic material to all four saxophones so as to make the arrangement pleasing to all the members of the quartet while providing variety to an audience. Any dynamic, articulation, and tempo markings are to be taken only as suggestions so as to allow interpretation by the performers. The musical study and performance of all styles while using examples of composition and performance that represent excellence is necessary for saxophonists who wish to be well-rounded musicians. For the above reasons saxophonists are urged to listen to recordings of the original orchestration in order to learn and imitate proper interpretation of Baroque style. There are currently a number of excellent recordings of Handel's Suites on period instruments, such as (but not limited to) those by conductors John Eliot Gardiner, Christopher Hogwood, and the ensemble Tafelmusik. The Lewis-Clark State College Saxophone Quartet has for many years enjoyed performing Suite II for concerts, ceremonies and social settings, and I thank Advance Music for the opportunity to bring these great works to the profession. / 4 Saxophones (SATBar)

Par RICKER RAMON. Improvisation is at the heart of Jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large Jazz ensemble is also a necessity. 'How to Play Lead Alto Saxophone in a Big Band' offers tips, suggestions, examples and a play along CD to help you put it all together. The repertoire covers many jazz styles from Basie to Latin and African-influenced music to ECM and contemporary jazz (the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Bob Brookmeyer, etc.). / method with CD / Recueil / Saxophone Alto

Par SANTIN KELLIE / CLARK CHERYL. L'accent sur ??les styles de jazz et de pop Lance des riffs et stylistiquement adapté et lèche Couvre tous les doigtés importants Comprend play-along CD avec les meilleurs musiciens Présentation fraîche et élégante Progression claire et systématique Pour les débutants de tous âges Enseigne en référence au jazz et les styles de musique contemporaine à travers Premiers pas vers l'improvisation confiants Couvre tous les éléments pertinents de la technique Beaucoup de matériel de pratique idiomatiques Soutien de CD authentiques et variées pour de nombreuses pièces CD comprend des versions pour alto et ténor instruments. Kellie Santin est largement reconnue pour sa voix unique sur le saxophone alto. Grandement influencé par Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond et d'autres, son style de jeu combine technique exceptionnelle avec un sens aigu de la mélodie et une capacité infectieuse de la rainure. Kellie actuellement en cours de saxophone à l'Institut Littéraire Ville de Londres. Kellie freelances aussi avec un large éventail d'artistes tels que Nina Ferro et al Démarrer. Cheryl Clark est un musicien accompli qui se spécialise au saxophone, hautbois, flûte et clarinette. Un membre régulier des groupes phares grands à Melbourne, Cheryl a fait des tournées avec des actes internationaux, dont Ray Charles et Jerry Lewis. Cheryl a également joué avec l'Orchestre symphonique de Melbourne, l'Australie Pops Orchestra et l'Orchestre de l'Etat de Victoria. Elle a fait de nombreuses apparitions à la télévision et a travaillé dans des comédies musicales et des sessions d'enregistrement commercial, y compris les enregistrements et les bandes sonores de film commercial. / Niveau : Très Facile / Recueil / Saxophone