Verdi Saxophone Quartet

This wonderful quartet by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) is little known, but a truly magnificent chamber piece. Verdi wrote many chamber works, but only the string quartet survived. This adaptation for saxophones captures all the technical brilliance and romantic beauty of the original 1873 composition, and lends itself superbly to the saxophone. Since this music was originally conceived for string players in mind, it creates some interesting gymnastics for wind instruments. Adapted for the standard quartet instrumentation - soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxes. In 4 movements. Approximate running time: 22 min. Grade 5--Advanced.