Chanson et Passepied Opus 16 (1951) Jeanine Rueff / Arr. Nicolas Prost

Titel / Title: Chanson & Passepied Opus 16
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alphonse Leduc
Instrumentation: Altsaxophon und Klavier
ISMN: 9790046309786

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Composed by Jeanine Rueff, Chanson Et Passepied for Saxophone is a piece for advanced players written in two parts.
The first part, Chanson (Song) is a lyrical part written in Andantino Tempo, starting with a very simple yet beautiful melody, and organised in the format of a Question/Answer. It is then followed by a second melody with the same organisation and by the first melody that is played by the piano.
The second part, Passepied, which refers to a Baroque dance, is composed in Allegretto and has an A/B/A structure. A is quite melodic while B is more like a Valse.

Wonderfully composed, very technical yet also lyrical, this piece is really enjoyable and can be used for recital or contests.