Capriol Suite

The Capriol Suite, by Peter Warlock arranged for Saxophone Choir. Capriol Suite, written in 1926, is a 6 movement work based on Renaissance dance forms but with modern harmonizations. It is filled with interesting harmonies and unexpected cross rhythms. The movements of the suite are: Basse-Danse, Allegro moderato Pavane, Allegretto, ma un poco lento Tordion, Con moto Bransles, Presto Pieds-en-l'air, Andante tranquillo Mattachins (Sword Dance), Allegro con brio This transcription contains all 6 movements in their original keys. Originally for strings, this transcription of The Capriol Suite, by Peter Warlock arranged for Saxophone Choir includes individual parts as follows: Full Score (transposed) Sopranino Sax (optional) Soprano 1 & 2 Alto 1 & 2 Tenor 1 & 2 Bari 1 & 2 Bass sax (optional) Alto and tenor saxes 1 & 2 occasionally have divisi sections, making this arrangement suitable for large saxophone choir. The individual movements are fairly short; a performance of the complete suite is about 10.5 minutes.