Concertino da camera by claude debussy, alexander konstantinovich. Concertino da camera by jacquesfrancois ibert 18901962. Doctor of musical arts performance, december 2006, 53 pp. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Sigurd rascher is the author of the rascher reader 5. Concertino da camera, written in 1935 by jacques ibert 18901962, is a small concerto for alto saxophone and eleven instruments. And if youre a saxophone student, buy two and give one to a friend. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. What they share, however, are technical challenges that remain undiminished almost 70 years on.
Sigurd manfred rascher pronounced rahsher 15 may 1907 in elberfeld, germany 25 february 2001 in shushan, new york was an american saxophonist of german birth. Saxophonist branford marsaliss approach to the cadenza for concertino da camera for alto saxophone and eleven instruments by jacques ibert matthew t. Feb 21, 2009 sigurd rascher dutch television performance 1960s larsson excerpt duration. Sigurd rascher historical records and family trees myheritage. A product of the sigurd rascher collection at the state university of new york at this beautifully bound text is a comprehensive collection of the writings of famed saxophonist sigurd rascher on a variety of musical, saxophone. Ch philharmonia program notes 20111211 2 ibert concertino da camera for alto saxophone a native of paris, jacques ibert first studied music with his mother, a talented pianist whose own dreams for a musical career, thwarted by her financier father, were channeled to her only son.
Kellys altissimo technique is decent, as it should be, since he quit school to study with the late sigurd rascher. What is it called and what format is it, and does anyone know where i might find a copy. Sigurd m rascher was born circa 1908, at birth place. It was written in 19, the same year as stravinskys rite of spring. Is concertino da camera a decent piece to play for solo and ensemble. From arte novas reissue of johnedward kellys line classics recording of three major works for saxophone iberts concertino da camera, frank martins ballade for solo saxophone and larserik. Writing a piano reduction for henry brants concerto for. The concertino was premiered in 1935 by the eminent concert saxophonist, sigurd rascher, and brant was surprised by the level of. Sigmund rascher 12 february 1909 26 april 1945 was a german ss doctor. Sigurd rascher was born in elberfeld, germany now wuppertal where his father, hans august rascher 18801952, was temporarily stationed as a military physician. Later that year, ibert completed the second movement, which was performed for the first time in its entirety by rascher in december 1935. Allegro moderato to 1 before rehearsal 16 andante sostenuto rehearsals 1623 allegro rehearsal 24 to end.
Concertino da camera, written in 1935 by jacques ibert 18901962 is a small concerto for alto saxophone and eleven instruments. The saxophone referred to colloquially as the sax is a woodwind instrument usually made of brass and played with a singlereed mouthpiece. Norway, italy, spain, poland, england and hungary etc. Sigurd rascher, variations on carnival of venice, glaser rascher by rascher collection. This concertino, in two movements, allegro con moto and larghetto animate molto, is dedicated to the saxophonist sigurd rascher and stands out for. Sigurd manfred rascher pronounced rahsher 15 may 1907 25 february 2001 was an american saxophonist born in germany.
This concertino, in two movements, allegro con moto and larghetto animate molto, is dedicated to the saxophonist sigurd rascher and stands out for its large. He became one of the most important figures in the development of the 20th century repertoire for the concert saxophone career in europe. Saxophonist branford marsaliss approach to the cadenza for. Saxophonist branford marsaliss approach to the cadenza for concertino da camera for alto saxophone and eleven instruments by jacques ibert. Sigurd rascher, another leading 20th century saxophonist, premiered the piece with the university of illinois concert band in 1949. Schleuter, lp jacket, release year from lp label a. This concertino, in two movements, allegro con moto and larghetto animato molto, is dedicated to the saxophonist sigurd rascher and stands out for. This concertino, in two movements, allegro con moto and larghetto animate molto, is dedicated to the saxophonist sigurd rascher and stands out for its large use. A badly abused example might have difficulty trading for 110th that price, and an exceptionally wellkept instrument of historical interest the alto that sigurd rascher used in the first public performance of concertino da camera. Iag 75 key eflat major movementssections movtssecs. Jacques iberts concertino da camera, paul crestons sonata. His schooling began in arlesheim, switzerland and continued in stuttgart where he graduated from the first waldorfschule. Approach to the cadenza for concertino da camera for alto saxophone and. Concertino da camera, written in 1935 by jacques ibert, was a small concerto for alto saxophone and eleven instruments.
This concertino is in two movements, allegro con moto and larghetto animato molto, is dedicated to the saxophonist sigurd rascher and is standing out for its. Sigurd rascher national category music identifiers urn. Without him, wed be relegated to jazz and rock and roll. Jeffrey heisler, kent state university important saxophonists. Divertissement jacques ibert born august 15, 1890, in paris. Sigurd rascher in buescher promotional ad 33 youtube. Alto sax, piano accompaniment sheet music book by jacquesfrancois ibert 18901962. Concertino da camera viquipedia, lenciclopedia lliure. Download alto saxophone sheet music of concerto op. Chapel hill philharmonia program notes december 11, 2011 jacques ibert 18901962 concertino da camera pour saxophone alto matthew mcclure, alto saxophone allegro con moto larghetto animato molto gustav mahler 18601911 symphony no.
Nov 21, 2015 the concertino da camera, which is recognized as an essential part of the classical saxophone repertoire. Sigurd rascher, 1907 2001 sigurd rascher 1907 2001 new york sigurd rascher was born on month day 1907, at birth place, to hanns dr. The rascher reader the rascher reader 2014 is a compendium of writings by the classical saxophone pioneer, sigurd m. The concertino da camera for alto saxophone and eleven instruments was written by jacques ibert in 1935. Sigurd rascher alto mpc258 this is a mouthpiece that sigurd rascher asked buescher to keep making after they changed their mouthpiece design at one point. Although most saxophones are made from brass, they are categorized as woodwind instruments, because sound is produced by an oscillating reed, traditionally made out of woody cane, rather than lips vibrating in a mouthpiece cup as with the brass instrument. Mar, 2005 the ibert concertino, which was written for sigurd rascher, is a landmark piece. Sep 15, 2019 saxophone books updated 15 september 2019 this is the front page for our saxophone items and is where saxphone books and saxophone jazz books are listed. Ibert concertino da camera saxo alto paganini 24capricci raaf hekema.
Concertino da camera movement i, jacques ibert youtube. Concertino da camera pour saxophone alto et onze instruments. Concertino da camera mcmxxxv alto saxophone and 11 instruments saxophone saxophone composed by jacquesfrancois ibert 18901962. This concertino in two movements, allegro con moto and larghetto animato molto, is dedicated to the saxophonist sigurd rascher and is notable for its large use of the altosaxophone. Sigurd rascher and in the united states we had cecil leeson and larry teal. Concertino da camera, written in 1935 by jacques ibert 18901962 was a small concerto for altosaxophone and eleven instruments. Concertino da camera for alto saxophone and 11 instruments. Ibert hatte rascher dazu gebracht, in sein concertino da camera. There arent many recordings of this piece around, and definitely not at this great price, so i would say buy it despite the spots and wrinkles. Sigurd manfred rascher was an american saxophonist born in germany. I know there exists at least one recording of sigurd rascher performing the concertino.
He became one of the most important figures in the development of the 20th century repertoire for the concert saxophone. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Is concertino da camera a decent piece to play for solo. Written for rascher, but priemiered by marcel mule because of war tensions. There are several instances of six and seven consecutive staccato notes. Writing a piano reduction for henry brants concerto for alto. Chapel hill philharmonia program notes december 11, 2011. Ibert dedicated the work to saxophone pioneer sigurd rascher, who. Recording of rascher performing concertino da camera. Saxophone books van cott information services, inc.
Creston concerto, dahl concerto, ibert concertino da camera, mucyinski sonata, bozza aria, glazunov concerto. Excerpt of cadenza to iberts concertino da camera as performed by sigurd rascher. Concertino da camera ibert wikimili, the free encyclopedia. This release comes with iberts concertino da camera, frank martins ballade for solo saxophone and larserik larssons concerto. He became an important figure in the development of the 20th century repertoire for the classical saxophone. He conducted deadly experiments on humans pertaining to high altitude, freezing and blood coagulation under the patronage of ss leader heinrich himmler, to whom his wife karoline nini diehl had direct connections. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Sigurd rascher and in the united states we had cecil leeson. It is still findable today, and here is a very nice example of one that is totally original. Im kinda new to this, but my private instructor recently gave me the piece concertino da camera to work on on for my senior year of solo and ensemble. Always very easygoing with powerful movement, but not too fast. Duke ellington and his orchestra perform at carnegie hall. In april 1936 he participates in the xiv festival of the international society for contemporary music iscm, premiering the work concertino da camera by jacques ibert.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Sigurd rascher discography solo recordings archive sax. Sigurd rascher historical records and family trees. This concertino, in two movements, allegro con moto and larghetto animato molto, is dedicated to the saxophonist sigurd rascher. Later that year, ibert completed the second movement, and the work was performed for. Written in 1935 for the germanamerican saxophonist sigurd rascher, concertino da camera consists of two movements though in fact, the second movement is made up of a slow and a fast section, effectively giving the. Glazunov seems immune to the saxophone jazz that had invaded paris the concerto is entirely classical, although it does include some of the mildly folklike.
Sigurd rascher, germanborn scandinavian saxophonist born may 15, 1907, elberfeld now wuppertal, ger. Jacques ibert, concertino da camera, movement 1, mm. Rascher, sigurd top tones for the saxophone carl fischer teal, larry the saxophonists manual university. The saxophone is an especially french instrument, having been invented by adolph sax, a belgian instrument maker who permanently settled in paris in 1841. Rascher left europe and went to scandinavia because saxophone was considered as a jewish instrument. Ibert dedicated the work to his friend, saxophonist sigurd rascher,1 who. Jacques ibert concertino da camera, johnedward kelly. Michael rascher born 1965, retired rower from canada. Rascher 19072001 superlative musical legacy forged by uncommon character by ronald caravan standing at center stage facing the two dozen or so summer workshop students assembled as a large saxophone ensemble before him, the master teachers wispy white hair and roughened reddish complexion were among the few evident signs of his advanced age on that july day in 1986. Royal college of music in stockholm, department of music education.
Saxophonist sigurd rascher performs on november 11, sigurd rascher gives the new york premiere of jacques iberts concertino da camera. Determining a vintage saxophones value the bassic sax blog. This etude consists mostly of figures based on arpeggios and it presents the saxophonist with a nice opportunity to develop finger evenness. Sigurd rascher academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Click the drop down menus under the saxophone menu for music, cds, play along cds, and videos.
Carnegie hall s exterior masonry steps are removed when the city decides to widen 57th street due to increased vehicular and retail traffic, carnegie hall s exterior masonry steps are removed. Concertino da camera by claude debussy, alexander konstantinovich glazunov. Compiled and edited by lee patrick with a foreword by sigurd rascher s daughter and famed saxophonist, carina rascher. High register excerpts of selected alto saxophone concerti. Ibert dedicated the work to saxophone pioneer sigurd rascher, who premiered the first movement in 1935. He became an important figure in the development of the 20th century repertoire for the c. The most overt of these is the use of the extreme altissimo range even in some of the most lyrical sections. His cello concerto and flute concerto and concertino da camara for solo saxophone and small. May 27, 2017 ibert flute concerto program notes schumann.