Alto Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1425618
By Robert Stevens. By Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Gant. Arranged by Robert Stevens. Baroque,Chamber,Classical. Saxophone Duet. 28 pages. SAXpress.com #1006421. Published by SAXpress.com (A0.1425618).
Duo Sonata No. 1
Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Gant (1688-1720)
Any Two Saxophones
Duo Sonata No. 1 by Loeillet de Gant, arranged for any two saxophones. This sonata is based on a for two flutes (recorders) published by Walsh of London (Walsh and Hare No. 51). The original work for recorders is in A minor. This transcription for any two saxophones is in the key of C minor.
Included with this arrangement:
- C Score (12 pages)
- Part 1: E flat saxophone - alto or baritone (4 pages)
- Part 1: B flat saxophone - soprano or tenor (4 pages)
- Part 2: E flat saxophone - alto or baritone (4 pages)
- Part 2: B flat saxophone - soprano or tenor (4 pages)
The sonata is in four short movements: Adagio, Allegro, Adagio, Giga (Allegro). The performance time is about 8 minutes (all movements, all repeats). Overall, the piece is of moderate difficulty. The short duration and limited range in both parts makes it very accessible for intermediate players.
