: Maintaining pitch stability in the extreme high register.
In the repertoire of the classical saxophone, there is a distinct tier of works that are considered essential. While the French school (Ibert, Bozza, Pierné) often dominates the spotlight, and the American school (Creston, Glazunov) provides the virtuosity, there lies a Scandinavian masterpiece that every serious saxophonist must confront: the by Lars-Erik Larsson .
A list of by modern virtuosos to study for performance style.
, the piece is famous for its pioneering use of the saxophone's altissimo register and its neoclassical elegance. TTU DSpace Repository Musical Review and Analysis Technically Daunting:
: Neoclassical in style, this movement is characterized by series of cadenzas for the soloist with minimal string accompaniment.