Alto Saxophone

SKU: HL.48180543

For Alto Saxophone and Piano. Composed by Henri Tomasi. Leduc. Classical. Softcover. 3 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL18122. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48180543).

UPC: 888680796044. 9x12 inches.

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, Corsican Song 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 a high 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 Corsican Song. 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.

Alto Saxophone

SKU: HL.48181102

For Alto Saxophone and Piano. Composed by Robert Planel. Leduc. Classical. Softcover. Alphonse Leduc #AL20251. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48181102).

UPC: 888680861902. 9.5x12.5x0.075 inches.

French composer, Robert Planel (1908-1994) was the son of composer and founder of the Music School of Montelimar, Alphonse Planel. Planel junior was an exceptionally accomplished musician, which is reflected in his composition, Romantic Suite for alto saxophone and piano. The sixth movement of Romantic Suite, Song of the Muleteer is a charming piece for intermediate level saxophonists. With a typical performance lasting about three and a half minutes, Planel's Song of the Muleteer addresses a wide range, dotted rhythms, articulation, dynamics, tempo changes, key changes and variety in performance directions. Planel's Romantic Suite is an exciting addition to the modern repertoire of the saxophone and cannot be missed by aspiring saxophonists.

For Alto Saxophone. Jazz/RandB. Includes printed musical score and compact disc: you hear both parts played in stereo, then each duet is repeated with the first part omitted and then the second part, so you can play along. Published by Music Minus One.