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Composer(s): Creston, Paul; Hartley, Walter S.; Hovhaness, Alan; Muczynski, Robert; Quate, Amy; Rorem, Ned; Wiedoeft, Rudy
Artist(s): Hornsby, Neil; Limb, Jeremy; Mitchell, Alex
Label: Naxos
Series: American Classics
Genre: Chamber Music
Period: 20th Century; Contemporary
Catalogue No: 8.559241
Barcode: 636943924129
Release Date: 08/2006
AMERICAN SAXOPHONE MUSIC
The saxophone is commonly thought of as the quintessential American instrument, not least for the pivotal r�le it has played in jazz during key stages of the genre�s evolution. Its acceptance in classical music has been more gradual, with, once again, American composers playing a major part. From Ned Rorem�s soulful Picnic on the Marne
to Alan Hovhaness� wistful and evocative Suite for Alto Saxophone and Guitar, via the works of lesser-known composers such as Amy Quate and Rudy Wiedoeft, the divergent idioms of the works on this disc reflect those of the composers, as well as the artists for whom they were created.Tracklist
Quate, Amy
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1 | I. Grace | 04:52 |
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2 | II. Passion | 01:47 |
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3 | III. Faith | 03:27 |
Creston, Paul
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4 | I. With vigor | 04:38 |
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5 | II. With tranquility | 05:01 |
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6 | III. With gaiety | 03:55 |
Rorem, Ned
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7 | I. Driving from Paris | 01:30 |
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8 | II. A Bend in the River | 02:32 |
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9 | III. Bal Musette | 01:37 |
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10 | IV. Vermouth | 01:25 |
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11 | V. A Tense Discussion | 02:57 |
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12 | VI. Making Up | 01:20 |
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13 | VI. The Ride Back to Town | 02:11 |
Hartley, Walter S.
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14 | I. Andante - Allegro - Andante - Allegro | 05:38 |
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15 | II. Adagio | 02:24 |
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16 | III. Allegro molto | 03:04 |
Hovhaness, Alan
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17 | I. Adagio espressivo | 02:46 |
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18 | II. Senza misura - Allegro, Allegro vivace | 03:18 |
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19 | III. Andante espressivo | 02:33 |
Muczynski, Robert
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20 | I. Andante maestoso | 03:52 |
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21 | II. Allegro energico | 03:19 |
Wiedoeft, Rudy
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22 | Valse vanite | 04:53 |
Total Playing Time: 01:08:59