Saxophone Concertos & Quartets - Detlef Bensmann, RIAS Berlin Sinfonietta, Berlin Saxophone Quartet

[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