Divertimento

pour Saxophone alto et Orchestre d'harmonie

för:

Alto Saxophone and Concert Band

Utgåva:

Partitur, stämmor

Artikelnr.:

431115

Författare / kompositör:

Roger Boutry

Förlag / Tillverkare:

Alphonse Leduc Éditions Musicales

Tillverkarens nr.:

AL29201

ISMN:

9790046292019

Beskrivning

Divertimento is an outstanding composition by Roger Boutry for Alto Saxophone and Wind Orchestra. This great work is really nice to play and will enlighten the audience.

The Orchestracomposition required is: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 2 small Clarinets, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 4 Horns, 4 Bb or C Trumpets, 4 Trombone or 3Trombone and an Euphonium, 1 Bb or C Bass, 1 Double Bass, 1 Harp, Timpani, Drum and a Celesta.

It is divided into three parts:

I. “Allegro ma non troppo”, is strongly rhythmic and syncopated.Itincludes a Cadenza by the Solo Saxophone and is written as a tribute to Jazz music.

II. “Andante”, also includes a Cadenza by the Solo Saxophone but at the end of the section. It is reminiscent of slowerblues ballads.

III. This part features few sections by the Solo Saxophone but is specially highlighted its ending, in a bright and fast finale.

This volume features the score and parts for all theinstruments.

Born in France in 1932, Roger Boutry received numerous prizes, including those for Piano, Composition and Conducting. He received the Grand Prix de Rome in 1954. His career was quite successful,alternating between Harmony professor, composer and conductor. He also received numerous prizes for his incredible compositions.