Karg-Elert: Atonal Sonata, op. 153 for Solo Saxophone

Code: JP4078
ISMN: 979-0-3019-0348-3

Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933) composed 25 Caprices and Sonata (atonal) in 1929. The composer writes that these short studies were intended to go beyond 'showy technique. 'He hoped to expand the saxophone technique and musical expression' above the limited requirements of a jazz-band.' The Caprices present a study in each of the major and minor keys, followed by the atonal Sonata.

There are 4 movements in the atonal Sonata containing challenging technique and musicianship. This current Jeanne publication has been edited by John Anderson. Accidentals for selected notes have been changed from the original to match intervals found in a similar melodic pattern for a theme or motive. In addition, measures with incorrect rhythms have been adjusted. This edition has separated the Caprices and the atonal Sonata into two separate publications.