Jacques Ibert trained at the Paris Conservatory under Paul Vidal. Following military service in World War I, Ibert traveled to Italy as a recipient of the Prix de Rome.
Originally, Concerto da Camera (1935) was composed for alto saxophone and 11 instruments; later arranged for alto saxophone and piano.This piece stands out as one of a handful of genuine mainstays of the saxophone repertoire.
The first movement of the piece is a virtuoso dialogue between soloist and accompanist. The ABA ternary form contrasts a jazzy principal theme filled with lively rhythms with a lyrical second theme. The slow second movement opens with a recitative for the solo saxophone. When the piano enters, the piece takes on a somber mood, which is only broken by a segue into the lively finale. In this challenging showpiece, the saxophone takes the lead, with the accompaniment in pursuit.Notes courtesy of theGeorgeMason University Music Department
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Jacques Ibert
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Recorded on 04/30/2014, uploaded on 09/25/2014
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Jacques Ibert trained at the Paris Conservatory under Paul Vidal. Following military service in World War I, Ibert traveled to Italy as a recipient of the Prix de Rome.
Originally, Concerto da Camera (1935) was composed for alto saxophone and 11 instruments; later arranged for alto saxophone and piano. This piece stands out as one of a handful of genuine mainstays of the saxophone repertoire.
The first movement of the piece is a virtuoso dialogue between soloist and accompanist. The ABA ternary form contrasts a jazzy principal theme filled with lively rhythms with a lyrical second theme. The slow second movement opens with a recitative for the solo saxophone. When the piano enters, the piece takes on a somber mood, which is only broken by a segue into the lively finale. In this challenging showpiece, the saxophone takes the lead, with the accompaniment in pursuit. Notes courtesy of the GeorgeMason University Music Department
More music by Jacques Ibert
Allegro con moto, from Concertino Da Camera
Chanson du départ de Don Quichotte, from Chanson de Don Quichotte
Chanson à Dulcinée, from Chanson de Don Quichotte
Chanson du Duc, from Chanson de Don Quichotte
Chanson de la mort de Don Quichotte, from Chanson de Don Quichotte
Divertissement
Escales
Flute Concerto
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Sonata, Op.19
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