The Saxophone, orientations and stylistic directions in French music of the 20th century “Lamento et Ronde” – Pierre Sancan

Authors

  • B. Constantin "George Enescu" National University of Arts, Iasi, Romania
  • D. Albu "George Enescu" National University of Arts, Iasi, Romania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31926/but.pa.2024.17.66.2.4

Keywords:

saxophone, Paris, tonal, chromaticism, instrument

Abstract

For some, the tendency to think that the saxophone is an American instrument is very high, due to the fact that it is a true symbol of jazz. For others it is of Belgian origin, as its inventor was born in Dinant – Belgium. However, the saxophone originated and evolved in Paris. With a strong emotional impact, characterized by a tension of substance due to the tonal ambiguity suggested by the evolved chromaticism, “Lamento et Rondo” is the result of an advanced compositional thinking, which subjects the melody to a modulating variational work through thematic development procedures typical of the 20th century.

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Published

2025-01-20

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PERFORMING ARTS