Hexamusic B. Mantovani - Früh

Essential Information About the CD "Appel d'air"

• Instruments: saxophone, clarinet, and piano

The Saxophone and Clarinet, New Pillars of Chamber Music

Born in different eras, the saxophone and clarinet have conquered the chamber music repertoire by dialoguing with the piano, the reference instrument of the 19th and 20th centuries. Their dynamic range, from soft breathy tones to virtuosic bursts, has inspired numerous modern compositions. This timbral alliance allows for a rich play of colors, where melodic lines intersect and intertwine with great expressiveness.

Summary of this Score

"Appel d'air" is a recording focused on the meeting of the timbres of the saxophone, clarinet, and piano, carried by a team of performers dedicated to finesse of playing and precision of articulation. It features Sandro Compagnon on saxophone, Kévin Galy on clarinet, Pierre Thibout and Yume Takasaki on piano, as well as Joakim Ciesla on baritone and alto saxophones. The album highlights the complementarity of registers, attacks, and phrasing, creating a sound relief that is both airy and finely sculpted.

The presence of the baritone and alto saxophones adds additional depth and flexibility, while the clarinet dialogues with the pianos in a spirit sometimes cantabile, sometimes rhythmic. The result is a mosaic of atmospheres, from chamber transparency to more orchestral densities, where each instrument finds its place and voice. This musical "appel d'air" will appeal to chamber music enthusiasts and those curious about repertoire for winds and keyboards.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Publication

Sheet music

Title	Appel d'air	Instrumentation	saxophone, clarinet, piano
Artists	Sandro Compagnon (saxophone), Kévin Galy (clarinet), Pierre Thibout (piano), Yume Takasaki (piano), Joakim Ciesla (baritone and alto saxophones)	Product Type	audio CD