Wilson, Ian: Sarée in Kassel - Alto Saxophone and Organ Composition

Product Information

• UPC/Item Number: RICL00026000
• ISMN: 9790570029082 / 979-0570029082
• Product Type: Musical Score
• Genre: Contemporary Chamber Music
• Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone and Organ
• Composition Year: 2009/2010
• Difficulty Level: Grade 3
• Publisher: Ricordi

Overview

Ian Wilson's Sarée in Kassel is a fascinating and evocative contemporary chamber music composition that explores the unique and often unexpected tonal relationship between alto saxophone and organ. Composed between 2009 and 2010, this distinctive Grade 3 work provides an accessible yet thought-provoking journey into modern ensemble writing. What distinguishes Sarée in Kassel is its innovative approach to instrumental dialogue. Rather than following conventional roles, Wilson challenges performers to rethink the sonic possibilities of both instruments. The warm, expressive voice of the alto saxophone blends and contrasts with the resonant, textural depth of the organ, creating a soundscape that is at once ethereal, grounded, and richly layered.

Throughout the piece, musicians are invited to explore nuanced phrasing, sensitive timing, and emotional shading, all while maintaining technical precision and a strong sense of ensemble unity. This composition encourages interpreters to step beyond the purely technical, engaging with the emotive and spatial elements that make this pairing so intriguing. Ideal for recitals, church performances, and educational settings, Sarée in Kassel is both a creative challenge and an expressive outlet for intermediate players. It stands as a noteworthy addition to the contemporary repertoire, celebrating the sonic dialogue between two vastly different yet surprisingly compatible instruments.

Product Features

• Format: Musical Score
• Ensemble Configuration: Alto Saxophone and Organ
• Difficulty Level: Grade 3 (Intermediate)
• Suitable For: Chamber music ensembles, music conservatories, advanced student performers

Interesting Facts

• Artistic Inspiration: The composition appears to reference Gunther Sarée, a German experimental artist active in the early 1970s
• Compositional Context: Reflects Wilson's innovative approach to contemporary classical music
• Musical Exploration: Demonstrates the unique timbral possibilities between saxophone and organ
• Performance Challenge: Requires sophisticated interpretation of contemporary musical techniques

Publishers

Published by Ricordi, a prestigious international music publishing house with a distinguished history of supporting classical and contemporary musical works.

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