The Crossover Suite No. 1 consists of five stylistically very different movements.

1. INTRODUCTION : A lively introduction leads us into a bass groove of the baritone saxophone. Finger snapping and other dynamic stylistic devices are contrasted with rigid elements that are familiar from marching music.

2. VIENNESE WALTZ: A Viennese waltz in a minor key, featuring the characteristic, indispensable waltz accompaniment in the “Viennese style”.

3. ROUNDABOUT: Roundabout the “spinning top” is a rondo with recurring motifs and a resting point in the adagio section.

4. STOMPS AND CLAPS: As the name suggests, this involves working with hands and feet. Body percussion alternates with technically demanding passages.

5. FINALE: A fast final movement with a middle section in dolce leads into a furious final section with time changes and a number of dynamic surprises. Each movement could stand alone, but played together, this suite shows the variety and possibilities of a saxophone quartet.

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Title: Crossover Suite No.1 for Saxophone Quartet

Cast: woodwind ensemble

Composer: Otto M. Schwarz

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Work type: concert piece

Level: 4

Duration: 23:33 min

ISMN: 9790502950040

Manufacturer No.: SDP005-21