Joyce Griggs presents a captivating exploration of Percy Grainger's arrangements for saxophone ensemble in "Grainger: Music for Saxophones." Released on Naxos on December 4, 2015, this chamber music album spans nearly 50 minutes of intricate and engaging performances. Griggs and her ensemble delve into a diverse repertoire, showcasing Grainger's unique adaptations of classical works, including pieces originally composed by Bach, Byrd, and traditional folk melodies. The album features a mix of well-known compositions like selections from Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier" and lesser-known gems, such as "La bel'aronde" and "Når jola kjem," presented in Grainger's distinctive arrangements. Griggs' mastery of the saxophone shines through in this collection, offering a fresh perspective on these timeless pieces. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply appreciate the rich tones of the saxophone, this album is a delightful addition to any music collection.
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Tracks
The Immovable Do "The Ciphering C" (Version for Saxophone Ensemble)Percy Grainger, J. Michael Holmes, Phil Pierick, Adrianne Honnold, Adam Hawthorne, Joyce Griggs, Drew Whiting, Jesse Dochnahl, Ben Kenis
La bel'aronde (Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble)Claude Le Jeune, J. Michael Holmes, Adrianne Honnold, Adam Hawthorne, Joyce Griggs, Phil Pierick, Jesse Dochnahl
Ballade No. 17 (Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble)Guillaume de Machaut, J. Michael Holmes, Joyce Griggs, Phil Pierick
The Lonely Desert-Man Sees the Tents of the Happy Tribes (Version for Saxophone & Piano)Percy Grainger, Joyce Griggs, Casey Gene Dierlam
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude, BWV 874 (Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble)Johann Sebastian Bach, J. Michael Holmes, Phil Pierick, Joyce Griggs, Jesse Dochnahl
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue, BWV 874 (Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble)Johann Sebastian Bach, J. Michael Holmes, Phil Pierick, Joyce Griggs, Jesse Dochnahl
Pavan à 5 No. 4 "Four-Note Pavan" (Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble)Alfonso Ferrabosco II, J. Michael Holmes, Phil Pierick, Adam Hawthorne, Joyce Griggs, Jesse Dochnahl, Ben Kenis
Når jola kjem (Arr. P. Grainger in E-Flat Major for Saxophone Ensemble)Carl Gustav Sparre Olsen, J. Michael Holmes, Phil Pierick, Joyce Griggs
La Bernardina (Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble)Josquin des Prez, J. Michael Holmes, Adrianne Honnold, Joyce Griggs
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue, BWV 849 (Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble)Johann Sebastian Bach, J. Michael Holmes, Phil Pierick, Joyce Griggs, Drew Whiting, Jesse Dochnahl, Ben Kenis
Fantasias for 5 Viols: No. 15, — (Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble)John Jenkins, J. Michael Holmes, Jesse Dochnahl, Phil Pierick, Adam Hawthorne, Joyce Griggs
March in D Major (Attrib. J.S. Bach, BWV Anh. 122) [Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble]Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, J. Michael Holmes, Phil Pierick, Adam Hawthorne, Joyce Griggs, Drew Whiting, Jesse Dochnahl, Ben Kenis
Lisbon "Dublin Bay"Anonymous, J. Michael Holmes, Phil Pierick, Adam Hawthorne, Joyce Griggs, Jesse Dochnahl
Når jola kjem (Arr. P. Grainger in B-Flat Major for Saxophone Ensemble)Carl Gustav Sparre Olsen, J. Michael Holmes, Phil Pierick, Joyce Griggs
6-Part Fantasy (Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble)William Lawes, J. Michael Holmes, Jesse Dochnahl, Adrianne Honnold, Joyce Griggs, Phil Pierick, Adam Hawthorne, Ben Kenis
Angelus ad virginem "The Annunciation Carol" (Arr. P. Grainger for Saxophone Ensemble)Anonymous, J. Michael Holmes, Phil Pierick, Adrianne Honnold, Joyce Griggs, Drew Whiting, Jesse Dochnahl, Ben Kenis
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