E-flat Alto Saxophone &
Piano
SKU:
AP.1-ADV7036
For
E-flat Alto Saxophone and
Piano. Composed by
Bertold Hummel. Series;
Solo; Solo Small
Ensembles; Woodwind -
Alto Saxophone Solo.
Advance Music. Form:
Sonata. Part(s). Advance
Music #01-ADV7036.
Published by Advance
Music (AP.1-ADV7036).
UPC: 805095070361.
English.
The
character of the opening
movement, Allegro, is
determined by the sonata
form with two themes. In
the course of its
development, the first
theme takes on a
jazz-like diction. In
contrast, the second
theme has the character
of a ländler (folk
dance in 3/4 time). As
the movement continues,
interactions and
contrasts between the two
themes create charming
moments. The second
movement, Sostenuto, has
the form of an arch.
Above a pedal-point, the
melodic material of the
movement is presented. In
Arioso, chorale-like
episodes alternate with
recitative-like
insertions. At the medial
section of the movement,
the Gregorian hymn Veni
creator spiritus is
heard---played by the
saxophone. A
substantially reduced
reprise closes the
movement in extreme
pianissimo. The final
movement, Presto, with
its variable metrical
structure, has a
rondo-like character.
Three different musical
ideas emerge and are
tossed together into a
colourful mixture. A
terse Stretta concludes
this playfully virtuoso
movement. Arranged for
E-flat alto saxophone and
piano.
Titles:
Allegro * Sostenuto *
Presto.