Work
Concerto for Soprano Saxophone and Orchestra
for soprano saxophone and orchestra
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About
This is a quirky but also soulful piece for an unusual and beautiful instrument. It is reasonably easy to play for the orchestra. It was commissioned by saxophonist, Mark Hobson. It lasts 17 minutes. (The original title of this work was Cartoon: Fantasy for Soprano Saxophone and orchestra)
Commissioned note
Commissioned by and written for Mark Hobson, with funding provided by Creative New Zealand (Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa)
Contents note
one movement
Performance history
13 Sep 1997: Performed by Da Capo Orchestra and Mark Hobson (saxophone) in Christchurch