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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