Duo Sax - Music for two saxophones by Hindemith, Lauba, Stockhausen, Adler et al. / Michael Duke, Saxophone

Duo Sax - Music for two saxophones by Hindemith, Lauba

Label: The Classics Label
Catalog No: TCL SC14006
Format: CD
Release Date: 2012-06-12
Number of Discs: 1
Running time: 1 hr. 2 min.
Mono/Stereo: Stereo
UPC Code: 5023581400620

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One of Australia's leading saxophonists, Michael Duke, presents his debut CD on the Saxophone Classics label. Drawing specifically from the canon of music for two saxophones, this collection showcases the flexibility of tone and diversity of color of the instrument across a breadth of musical styles. The Gershwin-esque opening of Cockcroft's "Slap Me" gives way to a bluesy, jazz-inspired work full of energy and excitement. The virtuosic and often humorous French writing that so influenced the music of the saxophone is represented in Dubois' impressive Six Caprices. We hear the recreation of an imaginary "Middle Age" world in Lauba's Ars, with music that brings forth the sounds of the medieval shawm. Internationally acclaimed composer Samuel Adler's captivating work "Two Contrasting Inventions" appears here in its world premiere recording, and other works by Stockhausen, Maderna, and Galante show the immense diversity and possibilities of such an instrumental combination.



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Works Details

>Cockcroft, Barry : Slap Me, for 2 saxophones
  • Performers: Michael Duke (Saxophone); Jeff Emerich (Saxophone)
  • Running Time: 4 min. 26 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 2005

>Dubois, Pierre Max : Caprices (6) for 2 saxophones
  • Performers: Jeff Emerich (Saxophone); Michael Duke (Saxophone)
  • Running Time: 9 min. 16 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 1967

>Hindemith, Paul : Konzertstück, for 2 alto saxophones
  • Performers: Jeff Emerich; Michael Duke
  • Running Time: 8 min. 8 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1933

>Galante, Steven : Saxsounds III, for 2 saxophones & sound delay ("Diminishing Returns")
  • Performers: Jeff Emerich; Michael Duke
  • Running Time: 7 min. 1 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern

>Stockhausen, Karlheinz : Boy's Duet (from "Donnerstag" from "LICHT"), for 2 soprano saxes or other instruments
  • Performers: Michael Duke; Michael Lichnovsky
  • Running Time: 4 min. 15 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1980

>Lauba, Christian : Ars, for 2 saxophones
  • Performers: Michael Lichnovsky; Michael Duke
  • Running Time: 2 min. 48 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 1992-1994

>Maderna, Bruno : Dialodia, for 2 flutes or oboe or other instruments
  • Performers: Michael Duke; Michael Lichnovsky
  • Running Time: 3 min. 41 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1972

>Stanhope, Paul : Air for 2 saxophones
  • Performers: Michael Duke (Saxophone); Michael Lichnovsky (Saxophone)
  • Running Time: 4 min. 28 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 2001

>Adler, Samuel : Contrasting Inventions, for saxophone ensemble
  • Performers: Michael Lichnovsky; Michael Duke
  • Running Time: 5 min. 31 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1998

>Kay, Martin : Honey, for 2 saxophones
  • Performers: Martin Kay (Saxophone); Michael Duke (Saxophone)
  • Running Time: 5 min. 57 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 2001

>Lamb, John David : Barefoot Dances, for saxophone ensemble
  • Performers: Anna Duke; Michael Duke
  • Running Time: 4 min. 37 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 1960