Tantrum for Alto Saxophone and Piano

From the Publisher

Tantrum, for alto saxophone and piano, has the formal structure of a traditional sonata, but its connection with the historical form stops there. The first movement obsesses continuously on a four note figure (introduced immediately following an extended slow introduction). Lost, the second movement, actually began as a piece for voice and piano; it subsequently lost its text, and the saxophone sings forlornly in its place. The third movement takes a quirky bit of music and modulates it up an interval of a perfect fourth every chance it gets. This high energy piece presents a playful challenge for both the saxophonist and pianist. -S.G.

Performance duration (approx): 32

Movements

I. Obsessive Behavior - II. Lost - III. Fits and Fists

Item Details

Category: Alto Saxophone Repertoire
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Publisher's reference: 114-41107
Our Stock Code: 1621280
Media Type: Paperback - Score and parts