Marius Constant: Musique De Concert: Saxophone: Instrumental Work

Composed for the Paris Conservatoire contest this edition of Musique De Concert by Marius Constant is for Alto Saxophone and Piano and was dedicated to Marcel Mule. Rated difficult (8°) this piece demonstrates all the required skills to brilliantly pass the contest. < strong>Concert music is divided in four distinct movements each with a different style: I. Toccata – Lento (4/4 tempo 69) II. Aria – Largo (3/4 tempo 50) III. Ostinato – Allegro Molto (12/8 tempo 168) IV. Intermezzo – Allegro moderato (4/4 tempo 144) V. Variazoni – Deciso (5/4 4/4 3/4 4/4 6/4 tempo minim 80) Marius Constant (1925-2004) was a French composer born in Romania. He composed three operas an oratorio seven ballets and many pieces for orchestra. His most famous work is the “Twilight Zone” theme song.