Pierre-Max Dubois: Pièces Caractéristiques En Forme De Suite Op.77: Alto

To The French Woman For Alto Saxophone And Piano-French composer Pierre Max Dubois (1930-1995) significantly contributed to the woodwind repertoire particularly for Saxophone. Pieces Caracteristiques En Forme De Suite for Alto Saxophone and Piano was published in 1962 and remains popular in the advanced saxophonist's repertoire. Dubois' music is characteristically light-hearted with unusual harmonic and melodic textures. The second movement of Pieces Caracteristiques En Forme De Suite for Alto Saxophone and Piano To the French Woman reflects Dubois' compositional characteristics as well as elements of Frenchcharacteristics with a typical performance lasting about four minutes and 45 seconds. Pieces Caracteristiques En Forme De Suite is essential to the advanced saxophonist's repertoire. Dubois' most famous work makes for an exciting and enjoyable performance for players and audiences alike.