Composer

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Edison Denisov

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1971

Average_duration

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11:56

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

The Sonata for alto saxophone & cello is a chamber music composition by Russian composer Edison Denisov. It was composed in 1970 and premiered on May 22, 1971, in Moscow, Russia. The piece consists of three movements and has a total duration of approximately 15 minutes. The first movement, marked "Allegro moderato," begins with a slow and mysterious cello introduction, followed by the saxophone's entrance with a lyrical and expressive melody. The two instruments engage in a dialogue, exchanging phrases and motifs, creating a sense of tension and anticipation. The movement ends with a brief coda, bringing the music to a quiet and introspective close. The second movement, marked "Lento," is a slow and melancholic piece, featuring a haunting saxophone melody accompanied by the cello's pizzicato. The music is introspective and introspective, with long and sustained notes creating a sense of longing and nostalgia. The movement ends with a soft and gentle coda, bringing the music to a peaceful and serene close. The third movement, marked "Allegro," is a fast and energetic piece, featuring a lively and rhythmic saxophone melody accompanied by the cello's driving ostinato. The music is playful and virtuosic, with intricate and complex rhythms and harmonies. The movement ends with a fiery and explosive coda, bringing the music to a thrilling and exhilarating close. The Sonata for alto saxophone & cello is a challenging and demanding piece, requiring technical virtuosity and expressive sensitivity from both performers. The music is characterized by Denisov's unique style, which combines elements of serialism, aleatoric techniques, and traditional Russian folk music. The result is a complex and sophisticated work that showcases the expressive and technical capabilities of the saxophone and cello.

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