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Sonata for Baritone Saxophone and Piano

Keifu Muramatsu

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This work was composed as a duet with a piano in order to cultivate the baritone saxophone, which has been attracting attention as a solo instrument in recent years, and its few original repertoires. While pursuing the beauty and enjoyment of a piano and saxophone ensemble that is different from the concerto, the essence of jazz is added to the traditional classical composition technique, and the technical characteristics of the baritone saxophone as a solo instrument can be fully brought out. The rhythm and music composition are devised. I --Allegro con moto is written in sonata form. In the introduction, the sound of the 9th harmony and the rhythm pattern of the first theme, which are often used in the song, color the spectacular and persuasive opening by the homophone. The motifs of the two themes evolve into epic music through a large cadenza by baritone saxophone, but the music remains consistent to the end. II --Lento ma non tanto is also in sonata form like the first movement. It is a movement that requires the expression of the bass range of the baritone saxophone and the skill of playing the guitar. III --Allegro Scherzando is made in a short Rondo format and plays bright music that is completely different from the previous movements. The baritone saxophone requires a high level of fingering skills, but there are many musical elements that make it fun and intimidating.This song won the Jury Prize at the 31st "TIAA" All Japan Composers Competition.

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  • Keifu Muramatsu

    I'm from Gunma prefecture. I graduated from Showa University of Music's saxophone major. I started playing the saxophone at the age of 15. I have studied saxophone under Tokahisa Saito and Shintaro Fukumoto, and composition under Yo Goto. I have a saxophone concert since I was in college. I also planned and managed various concerts and events. I have been composing and arranging since I was in college. The composition was triggered by the activities of the brass band club of junior high school students, and he taught himself to compose mainly brass band works. He entered university, took composition lessons, and continues to this day. In addition to being recommended for work presentations within the university, "Sonata for Baritone Saxophone and Piano" won the jury prize at the 31st TIAA All Japan Composers Competition. He is active mainly in composing and arranging instrumental music works that make use of his experience as a performer and teaching experience of musical instruments.

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