Lera Auerbach's Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano was commissioned by the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation for Andreas Mader as part of his award for winning the 2022 International Saxophone Competition.
0:00 | I. Moderato, libero molto
4:43 | II. Andante lamentoso
9:54 | III. Allegro
11:51 | IV. Andante libero
This recording is the digital world premiere of the work. It was filmed at Klavierhaus featuring:
Andreas Mader, saxophone
Joseph Moog, piano
Saxophone Sonata by Lera Auerbach © Copyright 2024 by Boosey & Hawkes / Musikverlag Hans Sikorski
www.boosey.com/pages/cr/catalogue/cat_detail?sl-id=1&musicid=111369
There is a second video made after this performance that features an interview with the artists and Lera Auerbach, where they discuss the process of working together on the commission, and give information about the work. You can watch that video using the URL below.
th-cam.com/video/oL5N-i8sIZQ/w-d-xo.html
Visit the commission page on Naumburg.org to view the all details of the work.
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