The slow movement from Benson’s Concertino, Aeolian Song has long been a standard in the saxophone repertoire, and for good reason. It is entrancingly beautiful, and a joy to play. Typically heard for
Stepping out from her arranger role, Thorne gets to have fun here in After the Sun. The piece opens with rhythmic clicking on the keys, leading to a tango-inspired dance montage of multiple styles.
Dvorak composed this string quartet in 1893 while in the USA. It is perhaps his most popular string quartet, and is heavily influenced by the traditional music of North America. The string parts have been
In this textural tour de force, a trio of soprano saxophones creates unique sound colors and gestures to dramatically depict the archangels Michael (Warrior), Raphael (Healer), and Gabriel (Heralder).
Welcher's fascinating work for soprano sax is both a refraction of Mendelssohn's music for A Midsummer Night's Dream and his own incidental music to Shakespeare's comedy. The work's
The sparkling verve and freshness of BLOOMING REFLECTIONS are as strikingly delightful as the imagery evoked by the work’s title. While Nishimura’s imagination leads performers and listeners
The six Brandenburg Concertos are among the most familiar of Bach's works. Among the six, the third is a wondrous experience for performers and audience, with its fascinating use of
Following the Capitol Quartet's commission and celebrated premiere of The Mechanics, Carter Pann composed this short encore piece for the Capitol Quartet as a written-out improvisation. The players
Inspired by Chinese tradition, this concerto-like dance suite includes 1. Lion Dance 2. Yangon and 3. Muqam. Each movement draws from melodies and rhythms characteristic of
A major addition to the saxophone concerto repertoire, Zwilich’s three-movement work is inspired by her early experience playing in big bands, along with a love of rich textures and driving rhythms
This 14-minute work was co-commissioned of 19 saxophone/piano duos. Matheson cites the irony that humans throughout time find new ways to connect with each other, while distancing themselves in other ways.
in Court Dances, Amanda Harberg's musical palette sparkles with her trademark sense of imaginative energy, warmth, and lyricism. The three-movement work is a joyful and soulful celebration,