New York
6 duos
New York puts together several complex pieces for two alto saxophones, ideal for advanced students. Combining virtuosity and expressiveness, it offers a rich exploration of the instrument's timbres and dynamics. Performers must master advanced techniques, guaranteeing a captivating and daring performance.
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| Instrument family | Saxophone |
| Catalog classifications | 2 saxophones |
| Instrument nomenclature | 2 saxophones altos |
| Total duration | 00:10:00 |
| Publisher | Éditions Billaudot |
| Collection management | GREMELLE Daniel |
| Cotage | GB10552 |
| Total number of pages | 16 |
| Languages | French, English |
| Cycle / Level | Difficult (cycle 3) |
| Directory type | Original work(s) |
| Copyright year | 2025 |
| Année de composition | 2025 |
| EAN code | 9790043105527 |
| Audios | Without |
| Videos | Without |
Description
New York (2005) is a suite of six pieces for two alto saxophones. Each piece has a distinct character and a specific musical approach:
- Révolte nocturne : rhythmic writing, in 7/8 time, with a constant dialogue between the two instruments.
- Le dernier songe d’Ophélie : an expressive piece, requiring rubato playing, in homorhythm.
- Poiursuite : writing similar to the first piece, with constant changes in meter.
- New York : a humorous tribute to Steve Reich. The piece invites a brief experience of "phase shifting," characteristic of this composer.
- Aurore boréale : a mysterious and melodious piece, with a contemplative character.
- Road movie : second nod to "repetitive" music, where an unchanging ostinato and a "floating" melody are superimposed, evoking the vastness of the American plains.