[Villa Lobos] ‘incorporates nationalistic musical elements of Brazil along with melodic, lullaby-like themes, to make a truly contrasting and interesting three-movement work.’ (Classic FM) ‘Brazilian sonorities and rhythms are a perfect match for the saxophone’ (WFMT) [Glazunov] ‘persistence paid off for Raschèr, who badgered Glazunov to write him a concerto. The Russian relented and the result – three short, pleasingly lyrical movements – was premiered by Raschèr’ (BBC Music Magazine) ‘Glaznov’s Quartet is a foundational piece for the instrument’ (WFMT)
[1] Alexander Glazunov: Concerto in Eb for alto saxophone & strings, Op.109 14:44
Heitor Villa-Lobos: Fantasia for soprano saxophone, 3 horns & strings [10:33] [2] Animé 4:32 [3] Lent – Tres animé 6:01
[4] Frank Martin: Ballade for tenor saxophone & orchestra 8:30
Jean Rivier: Concerto for alto saxophone, trumpet & strings [17:02] [5] Allegro burlesco 5:25 [6] Adagio 5:59 [7] Vivacissimo 5:37
[8] Alexander Glazunov: Canzona Variée (Quartet in Bb Op.109) 10:40
Jean Françaix: Petit Quatuor [6:50] [9] Gaguenardise (Allegro) 2:31 [10] Cantilène (Lento ma non troppo) 2:05 [11] Sérénade comique (Molto vivo) 2:13
[12] Nikolaus Schäuble: ‘Duke Ellington Medley’ 9:45 themes by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Mercer, Juan Tizol, Tadd Dameron
