2. PROGRAMME
Tableaux De Provence (1954-9)
Paule Maurice (1910-1967)
Movement IV: Dis alyscamps l’amo souspire
This moving fourth movement of the suite was written after
the death of a loved one to the composer, where she wrote
this movement to describe a somber walk across the
cemetery.
Sonata Op. 19 for Alto Saxophone (1939)
Paul Creston (1906-1985)
Movement III: With gaiety
This fast, lively third movement is taken from one of the
earliest sonatas written for the instrument, quoted as ‘one of
the definite works for saxophone and piano’.
Sonata for Alto Sax and Piano (1997)
Phil Woods (1931-2015)
Movements I & II
Woods’ two movements effectively combine elements of
both classical and jazz. After a charismatic, fast paced first
movement with improvisation, it’s soon followed by a slow
morose movement where the composer writes, ‘think Free
Jazz à la Eric Dolphy. Let yourself go crazy!’
Séaodie I (1989)
François Rossé (b. 1945)
Rossé studied piano, musical analysis and composition with
Messiaen at the Paris Conservatoire. He soon met Jean-
Marie Londeix who introduced him to writing music for
saxophone by exploring the different techniques of the
instrument.
Impressions (1961)
John Coltrane (1926-1967)
John William Coltrane is known for his iconic tenor
saxophone performances of free jazz. This popular standard
is from Trane’s album of the same name, although this piece
is often performed by various musicians in several live
performances.
Thriving From A Riff (1945)
Charlie Parker (1920-1955)
The bebop jazz style has always been the iconic sound of
legendary saxophonist, Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker that we all know
and love. Thriving From a Riff was one of the pieces that
was played on his first session as leader, which is a fast
paced, extremely energetic and fun piece to play and
conclude today’s recital.
Recital in part requirement for the degree of BMus
(Single Honours)
Kind Regards go to Richard Ingham,
Richard Bailey & Pauline Black.
A huge thank you to everyone for coming here
to support me tonight, hope you all enjoy the
performance!
