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# Philip Glass: Saxophone

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Product Description          This is the fourth CD from the archive and studio of Philip Glass relased by Orange Mountain Music. This CD of solo and all-saxophone compositions contains The world renowned Raschèr Saxophone Quartets brilliant recording of "The Saxophone Concerto (Quartet Version)". The Raschèr Quartet has performed this piece 90 times in the major concert halls of Europe and United States and it shows. This stunning recording was produced by Mr. Glass production team, Kurt Munkasci and Michael Riesman, in 1998 at the Looking Glass Studios. Also represented is one of New Yorks preeminent woodwind players, Andrew Sterman, performing "Melodies for Saxophone", 13 shorter pieces for solo saxophone, some of which were inspiration for the Saxophone Concerto. The disc is completed with a new recording, "The Windcatcher". The veteran Philip Glass Ensemble Woodwind players, Jon Gibson, Richard Peck, and Andrew Sterman performed this composition for saxophone sextet. Messrs. Gibson, Peck and Sterman have made enormous contributions to Philip Glass music for several years (over 70 years among them!) and their ongoing participation in the ensemble continues to assure its excellence. This Michael Riesman/Don Christensen-produced recording exhibits their extraordinary ensemble sensibilities and their keen understanding of Philips music. The Saxophone CD is 61 minutes long and has a 12 page booklet of liner notes providing background on the compositions, recordings and players.             .co.uk          Saxophone is the fourth disc to be released on Orange Mountain Music, a label which was established to bring music from Philip Glass's own archive and studio to a wider public. The three previous discs, which feature vocal and film music, have been welcomed by critics and Glass fans alike; this new CD promises to be equally well received. The disc opens with the quartet version of Glass' Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra, played by the Raschèr Saxophone Quartet which commissioned the work in 1995. The quartet has performed the concerto around 100 times to date and the players' intimate knowledge of the piece is clear. Throughout each of the four movements, the Raschèrs display supreme control and stamina--there is barely a bar's rest for anyone. The 13 Melodies for Saxophone, short solo pieces for soprano--alto, tenor and baritone sax--were originally written by Glass as incidental theatre music but went on to provide the musical sketches for the Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra. It is fascinating to hear the two works side-by-side. The Windcatcher, a reworking for saxophone quartet of a piece for flute and piano, rounds things off nicely. --Rebecca Agnew

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    For Glass collectors
  

*by S***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 December 2016*

I play the saxophone and really like the music composed by Philip Glass, so this CD is of great interest to me. The title of the album, "Saxophone," is a giveaway and the three pieces are all music composed for this instrument.The Concerto for Saxophone is in four movements and lasts for just over 20 minutes. When I first listened to it, I found it sounded pleasant  but even by Glass's standards it was lacking depth. It was performed by a quartet of saxophones and that's when I questioned why the title was "Concerto" and not "Quartet for Saxophone." I discovered that the saxophone quartet forms part of an orchestra for the full version of Concerto for Saxophone  and this is available with Glass's second symphony on the CD 
  
Glass: Symphony No. 2







  
  
    The orchestral version has the quality and depth that the quartet lacked, and now I appreciate why. However, it is relaxing to listen to.The "Melodies for Saxophone" consist of 13 short pieces, each between one to three minutes in length, played on solo saxophone. To be blunt, these sound like warm-up exercises. They were used as incidental music for a theatre production of Jean Genet's Prisoner of Love in a production by Joanne Akalitus (his former wife). The music is tonal and melodic, but is not recognisably minimalist with the associated rhythmic patterns. It's interesting but not particularly moving due to the short duration of each piece.The Windcatcher is in 3 parts and this is a lovely rich and melodic piece which is a fitting finale to this CD. It stands out because it has everything that the previous pieces were lacking, even though it lasts for just over 11 minutes. It is performed by Jon Gibson, Richard Peck and Andrew Stermann who are all members of the Philip Glass Ensemble. They combine fluently and with fluidity to produce saxophone music which is classical and contemporary, but also melodic and rhythmic with the recognisable components of Glass's compositional creativity.This CD would be of most interest for Glass completists, but Windcatcher is definitely worth a listen

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Wonderful, polished performances of Glass Sax music!
  

*by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on 3 December 2002*

This CD is the fourth release on Philip Glass's new private Orange Mountain Music label.  Four releases in less than a year is impressive, and each of the four has been wonderful.  All are available only through amazon.com."Saxophone" as the name implies, is a CD of all-saxophone music.  Starting off with the Concerto for Saxophone Quartet, which originally appeared on the CD "Symphony No. 2" (Nonesuch Records) in the full version with orchestra, this version is scored for saxophone quartet only.  It's a wonderful piece in four movements- each movement is markedly different from each other.  Of particular note for myself is the third movement, which goes to my heart like a laser beam was shown on it.  I can picture Philip Glass composing the third movement during a rainy night in Manhattan.  It never fails to almost bring me to tears.  The jazzy, joyous second and last movements are a great counter to the third movement.  I still prefer the original recording with the orchestra, but this is a wonderful performance and you may prefer it over the original.  The Rascher Saxophone Quartet does an awesome job in their performance.The next piece on the CD is called Melodies for Saxophone, consisting of 13 short "sketches", some of which made their way into the saxophone concerto.  These are all skillfully played by Andrew Sterman, who is a member of the Philip Glass Ensemble.  Some of the pieces are great, and others are definitely not much more than sketches.  The pieces give further insight into the thought processes of a true genius.The final piece on the CD is called The Windcatcher.  This is my favorite piece on the CD.  In three movements of moderate length, this is a beautiful piece, effortlessly played by longtime members of the Philip Glass Ensemble: Jon Gibson, Richard Peck, and Andrew Sterman.  These guys have played Glass music for up to three decades and it shows (it's more difficult to play than these guys make it sound.)This 63 minute CD is another great addition to the rapidly growing Orange Mountain Music catalog.  As always, the recording quality is top-notch.  This CD is not as intense overall as the first three OMM releases (The Music of Candyman, Early Voice, and A Descent into the Maelstrom).  It makes for great listening no matter where you may be- in your office, in your car, at home, etc.  You won't regret purchasing this disc!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A must-have album for Glass OR saxophone fans...
  

*by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on 12 February 2003*

or anyone with ears, for that matter. The Concerto is simply an amazing experience. There have been less-than-inspiring concert performances of the orchestral version, but forget what you've heard and get this album. The musicality of the Quartet's performance is beyond description.And if you or someone you love plays the saxophone, get the album and get the score of the Melodies out of the library or buy it. They range in difficulty from "you can play it at sight" to "maybe a few months from now", but how much of Glass's music is available for you to play right now by yourself?For those who will just be listening, Andrew Sterman's performances are worth the price of the album. The baritone work, in particular, will delight audiophiles and inspire many saxophone players to find better day jobs---either to stop playing entirely, or to go out and get a bari of their own on which to attempt to reproduce those amazing sounds.

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