SKU: HL.48185318
Composed by Jindrich
Feld. Leduc. Classical.
CD. 44 pages. Alphonse
Leduc #AL28813. Published
by Alphonse Leduc
(HL.48185318).
UPC:
888680858421.
9.0x12.0x0.264
inches.
Jindrich
Feld's Sonata for Alto
Saxophone and Piano is
frequently performed by
virtuoso Saxophonists.
Composed in 1989-90, the
Sonata is elaborate and
quirky, and successfully
exploits many extended
techniques on the
instrument. Born in
Prague, Feld (1925-2007)
studied Violin and Viola
with his parents before
studying at the
Conservatory and Academy
of Music of his native
city. His compositions,
predominantly
instrumental, soon became
popular, being performed
all over the world. As
reflected in his Sonata
for Alto Saxophone and
Piano, Feld's style is
deeply rooted in the
Czech musical tradition,
but he also integrated
the main styles of 20th
century Western music.
The Sonata is made up of
four movements, 1.
Allegro ritmico, 2.
Adagio/Bells of liberty,
3. Allegro vivo/Scherzo,
and 4. Allegro con fuoco.
Each movement of the
Sonata presents different
challenges, from fast,
staccato, semiquaver
flourishes to the lyrical
slurred passages. This
Feld piece is highly
virtuosic, yet an
excellent and enjoyable
performance for all
advanced
saxophonists..