Saxophone
SKU:
HL.48180415
For
Saxophone. Composed
by Maurice Ravel. Leduc.
Classical. Softcover. 4
pages. Alphonse Leduc
#AL17679. Published by
Alphonse Leduc
(HL.48180415).
UPC:
888680795399.
9.0x12.0x0.056
inches.
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 composer is
really famous for his
Impressionist
contributions. He wrote
numerous pieces,
including Daphnis and
Chloé and the famous
Bollero.