John Harle's "Debussy, Villa-Lobos & Ibert: Saxophone Concertos" is a captivating journey through the world of classical saxophone music. Released on January 1, 1991, under the Warner Classics label, this album spans a diverse range of styles and compositions, all masterfully performed by the renowned saxophonist John Harle.
The album opens with Claude Debussy's "Rapsodie for Saxophone," a piece that showcases Harle's technical prowess and expressive depth. Jacques Ibert's "Concertino da camera" follows, a charming and lively work that highlights the saxophone's versatility. Heitor Villa-Lobos' "Fantasia para saxophone" is another standout, with its rich harmonies and rhythmic complexity.
The centerpiece of the album is Alexander Glazunov's "Saxophone Concerto in E-Flat Major," a grand and sweeping work that allows Harle to display his full range as a musician. The album concludes with Richard Rodney Bennett's "Saxophone Concerto" and Andrew Jack Heath's "Out of the Cool," both of which offer a contemporary contrast to the earlier works.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album is a comprehensive exploration of the saxophone's capabilities, from the delicate and introspective to the bold and virtuosic. Harle's performances are impeccable, making this a standout release in the classical music repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to impress and inspire.
Debussy: Rapsodie for Saxophone, CD 104, L. 98 (Orch. Roger-Ducasse)Claude Debussy, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ibert: Concertino da camera: I. Allegro con motoJacques Ibert, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ibert: Concertino da camera: II. LarghettoJacques Ibert, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ibert: Concertino da camera: III. Animato moltoJacques Ibert, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Villa-Lobos: Fantasia para saxophone, W490: I. AniméHeitor Villa-Lobos, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Villa-Lobos: Fantasia para saxophone, W490: II. LentHeitor Villa-Lobos, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Villa-Lobos: Fantasia para saxophone, W490: III. Très animéHeitor Villa-Lobos, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Glazunov: Saxophone Concerto in E-Flat Major, Op. 109: I. Allegro moderatoAlexander Glazunov, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Glazunov: Saxophone Concerto in E-Flat Major, Op. 109: II. AndanteAlexander Glazunov, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Glazunov: Saxophone Concerto in E-Flat Major, Op. 109: III. AllegroAlexander Glazunov, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Bennett: Saxophone Concerto: I. Molto vivoRichard Rodney Bennett, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Bennett: Saxophone Concerto: II. Interlude. AndanteRichard Rodney Bennett, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Bennett: Saxophone Concerto: III. Allegro - LentoRichard Rodney Bennett, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Heath: Out of the CoolDave Heath, John Harle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
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