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

Par EWAZEN ERIC. Originally composed for Trumpet and Piano, A Song from the Heart is one of those rare new works that immediately captures performers and listeners in a wide range of settings. A beautiful melodic solo sings over a lush piano accompaniment, with passages that stick in the mind well after the performance. A Song from the Heart will be at home on any program, whether memorials, recitals, or weddings. For intermediate to advanced performers./ Répertoire / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Depuis des siècles, « la lecture à vue » également appelée « déchiffrage » est une épreuve pour les concours de musique. Les compositeurs sont sollicités pour cet exercice et composent un texte court selon un cahier des charges assez précis (minutage, difficulté, modes de jeu instrumental, etc). Depuis la création d'une classe de saxophone confiée à Adolphe Sax en 1857 au Gymnase musical militaire, qui n'est autre qu'une annexe du Conservatoire de Paris, et jusqu'à la nomination de Marcel Mule en 1942, les concours se multiplient partout en France, tant au conservatoire qu'aux orchestres divers et variés, principalement militaires.
Les trois textes anonymes de style purement français (volume 4 de cette série consacrée aux déchiffrages : « andantino » de date inconnue / « morceau à vue » en 1881 / « andantino » en 1890) nous parviennent des Archives Nationales en lien avec le Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. Si ces dates ne correspondent pas à une possible affectation à la classe de saxophone car Adolphe Sax n'était alors plus en service, on pourrait imaginer qu'elles aient été composées pour un concours extérieur.
L'origine de la « lecture à vue » signée par Gabriel Dupont (1878-1914) non datée (volume 2), est également une énigme. Un doute plane sur le fait que ce texte soit bien du compositeur français, même si on en reconnaît la tendresse de cette page délicieuse. En 1922, Guillaume Balay (1871-1943) alors chef de musique de la Garde Républicaine de Paris compose deux « lecture à vue » pour saxophone (alto et ténor) vraisemblablement pour un concours militaire (volume 5) ; rappelons qu'entre 1870 et 1942, le conservatoire de Paris sera dépourvu de classe de saxophone.
La Ville de Reims accueillera deux jeunes compositeurs qui deviendront des personnalités musicales à l'esthétique prononcée ; tout d'abord Georges Migot (1891-1976) qui propose une « lecture à vue » (volume 3) en 1929 pour le concours de l'institut de musique, puis André Jolivet (1905-1974) qui compose son « déchiffrage » en 1938 (volume 1).
Toutes ces courtes pièces ont été étudiées méticuleusement avant de décider de leur redonner vie. Cette publication leur permet à présent de faire partie du patrimoine musical du saxophone classique.
Nicolas Prost
Saxophoniste
Association Saxiana

Durée : 2'15
Collection Nicolas Prost
Nomenclature : saxophone alto et piano / Partitions classique / Bois / Saxophone / KLARTHE

What Else Can I Play? Alto Saxophone Grade 3 makes learning more fun with carefully selected and arranged supplementary repertoire for today's young player. Each piece offers suggestions and guidelines to breathing, dynamics and tempo together with technical tips, performance notes and a simple piano accompaniment.  Each book in the What Else Can I Play? series presents carefully graded pieces with a variety of musical styles ranging from classical and jazz through to showtunes and popular songs. This series will bring enthusiasm to learning your instrument and provide an entertaining alternative for those pupils who are working towards, or have recently completed exams. / Instrumental Music, Methods & Tutors / Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Erwin Schulhoff (1894 1942) was one of the most original personalities on the music scene of the early 20th century. His persecution and ostracism by the National Socialists led to his being forgotten for a time though in recentdecades the extraordinary quality of his music has been rediscovered. It was inspired by jazz Dada atonal music and socialist realism. Schulhoff’s Hot-Sonata of 1930 displays the influence of jazz not least through the use ofthe saxophone as solo instrument but also in its pithy rhythms its glitzy harmonies and its use of playing techniques such as glissandi. The Hot-Sonata is published here for the first-ever time in an Urtext edition. Iteliminates numerous mistakes found in the first edition that had been reprinted up to the present day. All the relevant sources were consulted for this edition: the autograph an engraver’s copy Schulhoff’s own copy of thepublished work and further personal documents such as letters and contracts. The saxophonist Frank Lunte from Berlin was engaged to edit this volume. He is an acknowledged expert in this repertoire and in the history of thesaxophone especially its history in 1930s Berlin.

14 Wonderful Songs Of Passion. New to the Schott Saxophone Lounge, this latest edition, arranged by Dirko Juchem, takes us on a musical journey through the decades of love ballads. Featuring hits such as Have I Told You Lately, Every Breath You Take and Just The Way You Are. All of these arrangements are included on the audio CD as play-along and full performance versions, recorded by the author and his band.

17 Pieces From 6 Centuries. The Easy Concert Pieces series presents 3 volumes with popular pieces for alto saxophone with piano accompaniment in progressive order. These pieces are designed to complement a saxophone tuition method and are particularly suitable for performance at auditions, concerts, competitions and examinations. They offer varied repertoire in a broad selection of pieces from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern era along with jazz and pop. All the pieces are included on the CD in full and playback versions. Volume 3 (intermediate) uses notes ranging from c#\' to F?\' with a few uncommon time signatures and requiring more advanced melodic and rhythmic phrasing. It includes pieces by Ortiz, Händel, Mozart, Lefèvre, Saint-Saëns, Rubinstein, Grieg, Debussy, Ravel and others. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Piano

12 Popular Works-15 popular works for Alto Saxophone with Piano accompaniment featuring selected works from the major exam board syllabuses spanning Grades 5 to 8 and beyond. Includes pull-out part and performance notes by AmyDickson.

French composer and conductor Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published his Corsican Song for Alto Saxophone and Piano in 1932. As with his other wind compositions  Chant Corse was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured into musical studies by his parents Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor and during the summer he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However in 1921 he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and went on to become ahigh profile composer and conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican routes often incorporating themes of the songs he had learnt during the summers with his Grandmother in to his compositions as is the case with Chant Corse. This Tomasi work is unusual in composition through its exploitation of tonality rhythm and structure amongst other aspects. However this Tomasi piece suitable for advanced saxophonists provides an exciting alternative addition to the repertoire.

Although many outstanding composers have written for the saxophone its comparatively late invention leaves a great void in its literature - namely that of pre-20th Century music. If the saxophonist wishes to perform this music he must turn to transcriptions and that is what we find in this volume. Selected and edited by Larry Teal always with the qualities and limitations of the instrument in mind these pieces for Alto Saxophone with Piano accompaniment range in era and style from Haydn to Granados. Selected for the ABRSM Alto and Baritone examinations grades 6 and 7.

Teachers seeking further material for their pupils to relish and enjoy but without searching through quantities of music that is technically too challenging or inappropriate for the pupil's level need look no further. James Rae has carefully selected a variety of pieces suitable for the first 3 - 4 years of tuition from classical to modern and studies of all kinds. The pieces are presented in three groups: levels 1 2 and 3 providing a variety of tempting repertoire at each level. These books present an opportunity for pupils to broaden their musical experiences and explore the wide variety of music that is within their grasp. Selections include works by G. P.Telemann G. F. Handel W. A. Mozart Ludwig van Beethoven Franz Schubert Pyotre Tchaikovsky Erik Satie Béla Bartók and Arvo Pärt. Further pieces include: The Skye Boat Song ord of the Dance Morning has Broken Londonderry Air and The Irish Washerwoman. Pieces in jazzy and latin styles by James Rae and John Reeman.

The 14 Most Famous Songs by The Beatles. Par BEATLES THE. 'The Long And Winding Road'' aucun autre groupe n'aura autant influencé la musique pop que le groupe à coupe au bol de Liverpool! Leurs chansons on ne peut plus variées, souvent accompagnées d'une belle note d'humour, ont rendu les Beatles immortels. Le saxophoniste Dirko Juchem présente sa propre sélection de leurs plus gands succès. Comme d'habitude, l'attrait de ces arrangements élégants réside dans la facilité avec laquelle ils peuvent être appris et joués./ Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Piano

25 tangos by the revolutionary tango musician and composer Astor Piazzolla, arranged for alto saxophone and piano. These crowd-pleasing tangos borrow from classical, jazz, and Latin traditions. The collection includes Piazzolla's most famous tangos, Libertango and Oblivion. / Saxophone Alto Et Piano

From the relaxed Carefree Blues through the passionate Meditative Blues to the light-hearted Agile Blues these colourful pieces (though not technically blues themselves) explore a range of blues-inspired musical moods.Originally published by Harlequin music.