Marcel Mihalovici: Chant Premier, Op.103 (Bb Saxophone/Piano)

Chant Premier, Op. 103 is a sonata for Tenor Saxophone and Piano by Marcel Mihalovici . Introduced by some verses by the Comte de Lautréamont, this very melodious piece was dedicated to S.A.S the Prince Raigner III of Monaco and is perfect to be played in a contest or for a recital. It was commissioned by the French Cultural Council. Considered as hard, this piece was initially written for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra. This reduction starts “Moderato”, with a tempo between 76 and 80 and requires the mastering of numerous technical aspects: trills, glissandos, accidentals and ornaments among others. The various nuances make this piece really interesting and challenging to play. Marcel Mihalovici (1898-1995) was a French-Romanian born contemporary composer, who produced numerous works, including plays, small operas, sonatas and studies.

Gabriel Fauré: Prélude Op.103, No.3 (Piano solo)

Gabriel Fauré: Prélude Op.103, No.7 (Piano solo)

Gabriel Fauré: Préludes Op.103, No.1 - No.9 (Piano solo)

Giacomo Merchi di Brescia: Duetto primo (coll. Guitare No.103) (Guitars 2)

Domenico Giuseppe Scarlatti: Sonatas Vol. 2 - K53-K103

Italian composer, Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) is well-known for his Keyboard compositions. His 555 Keyboard Sonatas remain ever popular to this day, and it is for this reason that this second volume is indispensable to performers of the genre. Originally composed for the Harpsichord, Organ or early Pianoforte, the Sonatas display the riveting use of discords and unconventional modulations to remote keys. It is also thought that much of Scarlatti 's Keyboard music contains influences of Iberian music, considering that he spent much of his working life in the service of the Spanish and Portuguese royal families. The second volume, comprising Sonatas 53-103 , includes the popular and recognised Sonatas in F minor (K. 69) and B minor (K. 87). Bearing in mind that Domenico Scarlatti was a highly competent and popular Keyboard player in his day, so much so that he was employed in the service of two royal families, his Sonatas are composed with much experience, understanding and expertise, creating an essential addition to the repertoire of all Keyboard players of the Baroque genre.