Pieces Characteristiques Op. 77 No. 1 – A L’Espagnole for Alto Saxophone and Piano

French composer, Pierre Max Dubois (1930-1995) significantly contributed to the woodwind repertoire, particularly for Saxophone.  Pieces Caracteristiques En Forme De Suite  for Alto Saxophone and Piano was published in 1962 and remains popular in the advanced saxophonist’s repertoire. Dubois ‘ music is characteristically light-hearted with unusual harmonic and melodic textures. The first part of  Pieces Caracteristiques En Forme De Suite  for Alto Saxophone and Piano, To the Spanish Woman reflects Dubois ‘ compositional characteristics as well as elements of Spanish traditional music and a typical performance lasts about three and a half minutes.  Pieces Caracteristiques En Forme De Suite  is essential to the advanced saxophonist’s repertoire. Dubois’ most famous work makes for an exciting and enjoyable performance for players and audiences alike.