Ian Wilson: Elegía - Contemporary Composition for Alto Saxophone and Piano

Product Information

• UPC/Item Number: RICL00021000
• ISMN: 9790570025411 / 979-0570025411
• Product Type: Musical Score
• Genre: Contemporary Classical Music
• Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone and Piano
• Difficulty Level: Grade 3
• Language: English
• Publisher: Ricordi

Overview

"Elegía" is a poignant and emotionally resonant contemporary composition by acclaimed Irish composer Ian Wilson, written for alto saxophone and piano. At its core, the work is a meditation on loss, remembrance, and the fragile beauty of human emotion, conveyed through a deeply expressive musical language. From the opening bars, Elegía establishes an atmosphere of intimacy and introspection, inviting the listener into a private emotional space shared between the two instruments. The alto saxophone, with its inherently lyrical and vocal quality, sings with quiet vulnerability and plaintive grace, while the piano offers both a delicate harmonic foundation and moments of restrained tension. Together, the instruments engage in a conversational interplay, at times echoing one another’s sentiments, at times diverging into contrasting textures and emotional colors.

Wilson’s compositional voice is marked by subtle shifts in dynamics, lingering silences, and a sensitivity to timbre and pacing, all of which serve to deepen the emotional resonance of the piece. The music does not rely on overt drama; instead, its power lies in its understated expressivity—a careful sculpting of mood and meaning through nuance. There is a sense of emotional transparency in the music, where even the simplest motif can evoke a profound sense of yearning or quiet strength. Elegía transcends genre and technical display to become an intimate musical elegy, not just for a specific loss, but for the universal human experiences of mourning, memory, and healing. It challenges performers to engage not only with technical precision but with empathic interpretation, making each performance a personal statement. In its contemplative stillness and emotional depth, Elegía stands as a compelling example of Wilson’s ability to transform silence and sound into a space for reflection, connection, and catharsis.

Product Features

• Format: Full Musical Score
• Ensemble Configuration: Alto Saxophone with Piano Accompaniment
• Difficulty Level: Grade 3 (Intermediate)
• Composition Style: Contemporary classical chamber music
• Performance Requirements: Expressive interpretation and technical precision

Interesting Facts

• Musical Character: Reflects the contemplative nature suggested by its title "Elegía" (Elegy)
• Compositional Approach: Demonstrates Wilson's sophisticated approach to instrumental writing
• Artistic Significance: Explores the expressive potential of alto saxophone and piano interaction
• Composer Background: Wilson is a prominent contemporary Irish composer

Publishers

Published by Ricordi, a prestigious international music publishing house known for supporting contemporary classical music.

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