Saxophone Concerto
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Product ID: GM2 CO065
By Malcolm Arnold
Publisher:
Goodmusic
Series:
Concert Originals
Line Up:
String Orchestra (Solo: Alto Saxophone)
Duration:
10:00
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About this item
This work is
an arrangement and orchestration of Malcolm Arnold's Piano Sonata, which
he wrote in 1942, produced for alto saxophone and strings by David
Ellis in 1994 at the request of the composer. It was first performed by
Gerard McChrystal and the Milton Keynes Orchestra conducted by Hilary
Davan Wetton.
A saxophone and piano reduction of this concerto is also available
(Goodmusic no. GM030) andalso the original Piano Sonata from which it is
taken (Roberton Publications no.9524)
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Composer
Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006)
Malcolm Arnold began his career playing trumpet professionally, but by age thirty his life was devoted to composition. He was bracketed with Benjamin Britten and William Walton as one of the most sought-after composers in Britain[citation needed]. His natural melodic gift earned him a reputation as a composer of light music in works such as in some of his concert overtures and the sets of Welsh, English, Scottish, Irish and Cornish Dances. He was also a highly successful composer of film music, penning the scores to over a hundred features and documentaries, including classic titles such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Hobson's Choice and the St Trinian's series. His nine symphonies are often deeply personal and show a more serious side to his work, which has proved more controversial. Arnold also wrote a variety of concertos and chamber works, as well as music for the theatre including major ballets. His brass music is widely acclaimed.
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