Ballad

for alto saxophone and orchestra

altosaxophone et orchestre

Edition: Matériel d'exécution

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Description

I composed Ballad for alto saxophone and orchestra in 2016 for the legendary Japanese saxophone player Nobuya Sugawa. I wanted to use a more song-like style that brings out the full potential of the instrument. The work begins with a long meditation in search of happiness and peace. This facet of the piece elicits emotions reminiscent of sounds of the sea shore. In this way, I leaned towards the atmosphere of my previous compositions, Patara and ‘Gliese 581 g’ from the Universe Symphony, bringing out the saxophone’s particular colour palette. The end of the piece begins with a dance of compelling and dizzying repetitions beginning in 8/4 time and ending in 7/8. Fazıl Say

Orchestral Cast

1 · 0 · 1 · 1 - 1 · 1 · 0 · 0 - S. (I: Cong. · 3 Woodbl. · Oceanwaves · Frog; II: Trgl. · Bong. · Tenortr. · Bar Chimes · Guiro · Clav.) (2 Spieler) - Str. (8 · 6 · 6 · 4 · 2 oder 6 · 4 · 4 · 3 · 1)

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Titre:

Ballad

for alto saxophone and orchestra

Edition:

Matériel d'exécution

Maison d'édition:

Schott Music

Year of composition:

2016

Opus:

op. 67

Durée:

15 ′

Première:

18 juillet 2016 · Tokyo (J)
Suntory Hall
Nobuya Sugawa, alto saxophone · Musikalische Leitung: Miguel Harth-Bedoya · Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra

Travaux commandés :

Commissioned by N. Sugawa, Tokyo