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

Product Information

• UPC/Item Number: RICL00026100
• ISMN: 9790570029099 / 979-0570029099
• Product Type: Musical Score and Performance Parts
• Genre: Contemporary Chamber Music
• Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone and Piano
• Difficulty Level: Grade 3
• Publisher: Ricordi

Overview

Ian Wilson’s Sarée in Kassel is a captivating and imaginative contemporary chamber music work written for alto saxophone and piano. Designed as a Grade 3 piece, it offers an accessible yet richly nuanced experience for developing musicians who seek to engage with modern compositional styles. In Sarée in Kassel, Wilson masterfully crafts a vivid musical conversation between the two instruments, encouraging performers to delve into the subtleties of timing, articulation, and dynamic interplay. The piece requires a balance of technical precision and expressive sensitivity, as the dialogue between saxophone and piano moves fluidly through shifting moods, textural contrasts, and evocative harmonic language.

What sets this work apart is its ability to challenge musicians intellectually and emotionally, while remaining approachable for intermediate players. It provides an excellent platform for exploring modern chamber repertoire, fostering interpretative skills, and developing ensemble awareness. Whether performed in a recital setting, classroom, or festival, Sarée in Kassel offers a fresh and rewarding addition to the contemporary saxophone-piano repertoire, inspiring both performers and audiences with its artistic depth and communicative clarity.

Product Features

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

Interesting Facts

• Compositional Complexity: Represents Wilson's distinctive approach to contemporary classical music
• Instrumental Dialogue: Explores nuanced musical conversations between alto saxophone and piano
• Performance Challenge: Demands sophisticated interpretation of contemporary musical techniques
• Artistic Exploration: Demonstrates Wilson's innovative approach to chamber music composition

Publishers

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

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