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CUT : for alto saxophone and piano [eScore] / Simon Barber.
by Simon Barber (2007)
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CUT (2007, rev. 2014)
Program Note (2007)
I have been interested in the sound world of
quarter tones and multiphonics for some time. As a consequence
of concentrating more on sounds and less on harmonic systems,
coupled with developing my intuitive counterpoint concerned
with coincidence and intention, I have slowly been able to
stumble closer towards the kind of music I have felt possible
to write but for which there is no prescribed method of doing
so.
CUT emerged out of a desire to contribute to repertoire for
bass clarinet and has attracted the attention of players such
as Harry Sparnaay, Henri Bok and Derek Grice; the latter
suggesting the addition of slur markings for clearer
interpretation.
Program Note (2015)
CUT receives its premiè€re in slightly re-worked form for alto saxophone thanks to Benjamin Price and Michael Kieran-Harvey. Benjamin drew my attention to the book The Techniques of Saxophone Playing by Marcus Weiss and Giorgio Netti which provided the point of reference for multiphonics throughout the score.
The equal-tempered sound world is challenged
by the irreverent movement of the saxophone playing sounds in
between those of the piano.
There are conflicts and misunderstandings as well as moments of
co-operation and tenderness, predominantly in an atmosphere of
free-floating fear, finding no definite resolution but rather
presenting a re-definition of identities in transition within a
broader context of continuing threat and transformation.
Published by: Australian Music Centre — 1 digital (PDF) facsimile score 26p. -- A4 (portrait)) and 1 part (7p. -- A4 (portrait))
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 7 min.
Includes program notes.
Typeset edition.
This edition produced 2014.
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