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Saxophone Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 109
(for soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone and baritone saxophone)
| 6:35 | I. | Première partie. Allegro | |
| II. | Canzona variée. Andante [con variazioni] | ||
| 5:59 | III. | Finale. Allegro moderato |
Duration: 25 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1932 (age 66-67)
Dedication: To the artists of the Quatuor des Saxophones de la Garde Républicaine
1 recording,
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6:50
Aurelia Saxophone Quartet
I.
Première partie. Allegro
1:36
Aurelia Saxophone Quartet
II.
Canzona variée. Andante [con variazioni]
(part 1 of 6)
1:24
Aurelia Saxophone Quartet
II.
Canzona variée. Andante [con variazioni]
(part 2 of 6)
1:12
Aurelia Saxophone Quartet
II.
Canzona variée. Andante [con variazioni]
(part 3 of 6)
3:20
Aurelia Saxophone Quartet
II.
Canzona variée. Andante [con variazioni]
(part 4 of 6)
1:56
Aurelia Saxophone Quartet
II.
Canzona variée. Andante [con variazioni]
(part 5 of 6)
1:40
Aurelia Saxophone Quartet
II.
Canzona variée. Andante [con variazioni]
(part 6 of 6)
5:52
Aurelia Saxophone Quartet
III.
Finale. Allegro moderato
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glossary
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
- canzona [I, F, E], canzone [I], canzon [I], canzona alla francese [I], canzon da sonar [I], canciona [S], canzoni [pl]—from the Italian word for "song" with several musical meanings, including a type of instrumental music from the 16th and 17th centuries originally derived from the French polyphonic song or "chanson." For solo or instrumental ensemble, the multi-part canzona featured elements of fugue and variation and eventually gave over to the early Baroque sonata such that the terms and genres became interwined for a period. The early title canzone da sonar (canzoni da sonare (pl)) (a song to be played vs. sung), likely contributed to the later term sonata. explore | wiki
- chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
- finale [I], final [F]—The final movement, sometimes explicitly titled thus
- moderato [I], moderamente, modéré [F], modérément [F]—moderately, at a moderate tempo, applying a touch of restraint to its related word(s), e.g. allegro moderato
- opus [L], opera[pl], Op., Opp, WoO, Op. posth—work, as in a work of art. For unique identification, publishers/composers often assign an "opus number", abbreviated as "Op." (e.g. Op. 1). A range of works by opus number, uses the plural "opp." (e.g. "Opp. 1-3"). A single opus number may refer to a collection of works (e.g. a set of quartets) giving rise to designations like "Op. 1, No. 4". For misc. works without opus numbers, "WoO" is often used (e.g."Without Opus"). Posthumously assigned numbers may use "Op. posth". Opus numbers may not precisely reflect chronology (publication vs. composition), can be erroneous, sparse or duplicative. Thus, the works of some historically important composers may use separate catalog numbers (e.g. Bach, Haydn, Schubert). See wiki
- partita [I], parthia, partie—originally, an instrumental piece as well as, more specifically, a variation. Eventually, a synonym for suite.
- premier [F], première—first, number one
- quartet, quatuor [F], quartett [G], quartetto [I], cuarteto [S]—ensemble or work for four players the most important examples being the string quartet and the piano quartet
- saxophone quartet, sax quartet—An ensemble comprising four saxophones or a piece written for the ensemble. Typically features the STAB family for a full range, e.g.: soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones but additional saxophones can be used for range/color, etc. Explore the saxophone quartet | wiki
- tema con variazioni, con variazioni, Tema e variazioni, theme and variations, Thema mit Variationen [G], Thème varié [F]—a common movement form featuring an initial theme followed by a series of variations on that theme, each of which adjusts any number of parameters to achieve variety, e.g. tempo, rhythm, key, instrumentation, etc.A challenge to the composers ingenuity and a delight for the listener