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An exciting new disc from one of the UK’s leading exponents of contemporary saxophone.
Welsh performer Lara James commissioned a group of well-known and emerging UK composers to build this programme of contemporary works for saxophone, string quartet and jazz trio, starting with the simple brief of combining jazz concepts, sounds and harmonies with classical forms and structures. The result is a beguiling disc of premiere performances that showcases the talents of the performers and composers alike.
This is Signum’s second disc with Lara James, following 2009’s ‘Façade’ (SIGCD158) – a disc of contemporary saxophone works for classical trio and orchestra:
“The saxophone is in, and there's no
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better performer than Lara James. From shades of jazz to thrilling expressionism, this recital earns your attention.” Classic FM Magazine
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Works on This Recording
1.
The Sparkling Heavens by Will Todd
Performer:
Lara James (Saxophone)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Will Todd Trio
2.
Milonga Azure by Graham Lynch
Performer:
Lara James (Saxophone)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Pavao Quartet
3.
Winding Wind by Tim Garland
Performer:
Lara James (Saxophone)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Pavao Quartet
4.
The Moon for Her by Tim Garland
Performer:
Lara James (Saxophone)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Pavao Quartet
5.
The Glittering Plain by Ian Lawson
Performer:
Lara James (Saxophone)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Pavao Quartet
6.
Evensong by Mike Hall
Performer:
Lara James (Saxophone)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Pavao Quartet
7.
No More Sorrow by Tim Barnes
Performer:
Lara James (Saxophone)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Pavao Quartet
8.
A View Through an Open Door by Dave Stapleton
Performer:
Lara James (Saxophone)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Pavao Quartet
9.
Is It August Yet? by Huw Warren
Performer:
Lara James (Saxophone)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Pavao Quartet
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