Composer

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Alfred Desenclos

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Dance

Average_duration

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14:50

Movement_count

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3

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Incantation, Thrène et Danse is a composition for saxophone and orchestra, composed by French composer Alfred Desenclos in 1953. The piece was premiered on May 23, 1954, at the Paris Conservatory, with Marcel Mule as the saxophone soloist and conducted by Eugène Bigot. The composition is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement, Incantation, is a slow and mysterious introduction that sets the tone for the entire piece. The saxophone soloist plays a haunting melody that is gradually joined by the orchestra, creating a sense of tension and anticipation. The second movement, Thrène, is a lament or funeral song that is characterized by its mournful and melancholic tone. The saxophone soloist plays a mournful melody that is accompanied by the orchestra, creating a sense of sadness and loss. The final movement, Danse, is a lively and energetic dance that provides a contrast to the previous two movements. The saxophone soloist plays a lively and rhythmic melody that is accompanied by the orchestra, creating a sense of joy and celebration. Desenclos' Incantation, Thrène et Danse is known for its virtuosic saxophone writing and its use of rich harmonies and complex rhythms. The piece is often performed by saxophonists around the world and is considered a staple of the saxophone repertoire.

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