Code: JP6026
ISMN: 979-0-3019-0577-7
The origin of the Csardas can be traced back to the 18th century Hungarian verbunkos, used as a recruiting dance by the Hungarian army. Many composers throughout history have used csardas themes in their works including Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms, Pablo de Sarasate, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and others. One of the best known is the virtuoso violin solo composed in 1904 by Vittorio Monti (1868-1922). The music has been adapted for several other instruments including winds, strings, piano and accordion.
This edition has been arranged by John Anderson for solo alto saxophone with wind ensemble accompaniment. The solo saxophone part is meant to be double-tongued but the articulated passages are also very successful if slurred. An (optional) altissimo section is found in the middle of the movement. An alternate version of the accompaniment arranged for piano is also available (JP4049).
A condensed conductor's score is provided. The wind ensemble instrumentation is as follows:
Solo Alto Saxophone
Flutes 1-2
Oboes 1-2
Bassoons 1-2
Clarinets 1-3 in B-flat
Alto Clarinet or Basset Horn
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophones 1-2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpets 1-3 in B-flat
Horns 1-4 in F
Trombones 1-2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
3 Percussion
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