Glazunov Concerto in Eb Alto Sax Op109

The Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra is Alexander Glazunovs last work and since its first performance in 1934 has become part of the standard saxophone repertoire. The sole surviving autograph manuscript is the hand-written dedication score given by Glazunov to Sigurd Raschr (Raschr was the founder and leader of the well-known and innovative Raschr Saxophone Quartet).

This score contains the original version of the work without the alterations which were made in the proofs to the orchestral score as well as the full version of the composers cadenza which was later shortened. The autograph manuscript also contains some performance markings by Raschr.

The correspondence between Raschr and Glazunov documents the composers thoughts on the work and his recommendations about the size of the accompanying string orchestra. Evidence from this correspondence has been integrated into this edition.

This first scholarly-critical edition of a work by Glazunov contains an informative introduction with commentaries about the history of its composition, facsimiles and a critical commentary.

The solo part includes both the complete and the shortened version of the cadenza as well as a cadenza by Raschr which the composer authorised.

- Includes the original and new solo cadenzas.

- With helpful performance tips by Carina Raschr, the daughter of Sigurd Raschr.

- With an Urtext solo saxophone part and a second part prepared by Carina Raschr.

- Informative foreword (Ger/Eng).

- Full score & performance material (BA8732) and saxophone & piano reduction (BA8732-90) available for sale.