I. Adagietto espressivo  II. Allegro  III. Allegro molto

Written for famous classical saxophonist James Houlik and performed and recorded by the London Symphony, this work has also been performed in Berlin, Warsaw, and other European cities as well as by many American orchestras.

"ebullient . . . so effective and original as to defy categorization . . ."
Chicago Tribune

"well-conceived, well-written . . . many effective themes that are not for a moment trivial"
Anemse Courant (Netherlands)

"unquestionable proof of the aptness of the saxophone for serious concerts . . . a happy synthesis"
Krefeld Zeitung (Germany)

"a perfect end to a terrific season"
Daily Mail (London)

"full of energy and dynamic effects, rhythmically exciting"
Birmingham News

duration: 20'

(1985)

3(3rd db. picc.)/2/2/2   4/3/3/1
timp.   2 perc.   strings
solo tenor saxophone

Recordings

piano arrangement