OPUS 7b
Sopranino Saxophone (2018)
1 Piece with a duration of ca. 11 Minutes
Dedicated to Alexander Richards
NOTES — Opus 7a—piccolo, & 7b—sopranino, are different works. They share the same sound-world, but each develops according to its own trajectory.
Opus 7 concentrates on the nuances of linear, fast and dense melodic writing, as the soloist weaves different temporal strands into a synergetic whole. Another dimension of Opus 7b is its exploration of the sopranino saxophone’s virtuosic potential. This piece challenges the performer with intricate passages that test the boundaries of speed, control, and expression on an instrument often relegated to the periphery of contemporary music. The sopranino saxophone, with its unique timbre and range, becomes a vessel for innovation, inviting listeners to delve deeper into its expressive capabilities.
Performances ⤵
Alexander Richards performing @
Wood Hall, Victoria Canada — Feb 12, 2023
AI studio, Dallas USA — Jan 25, 2019
[Scorefol.io Score Follower]
Voertman Hall, Denton USA — Oct 23, 2019
Bird Hall, Louisville USA — Mar 12, 2019
CMCLR studio, Denton USA — Aug 18, 2018
Darmstädter Ferienkurse, Darmstädt Germany — Jul 20, 2018
[YouTube Live]
North American Saxophone Alliance, Cincinnati USA — WP — Mar 10, 2018