Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Orchestra

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements for concert band
gptkbp:characteristics rhythmic complexity
dynamic contrasts
lyrical melodies
harmonic richness
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Paul_Hindemith
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work for saxophone repertoire
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Sigurd_Rascher
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:features technical challenges for the soloist
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:genre gptkb:classical
gptkbp:historical_context written during the 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Orchestra
gptkbp:influenced contemporary saxophone compositions
gptkbp:influenced_by German music traditions
gptkbp:influences gptkb:orchestra
gptkbp:inspired_by saxophone's versatility
gptkbp:instrumentation alto saxophone
wind orchestra
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with improvisational sections
gptkbp:is_often_used_in by university ensembles
gptkbp:is_recognized_by a significant contribution to wind music
gptkbp:is_studied_in in music programs
gptkbp:key E-flat major
gptkbp:movement three
gptkbp:notable_event premiere concert
gptkbp:notable_feature dialogue between soloist and ensemble
gptkbp:notable_performers Eugene Rousseau
gptkbp:notable_recordings available on CD
by various saxophonists
gptkbp:part_of saxophone repertoire
gptkbp:performed_by music festivals
concert halls
professional orchestras
wind ensembles
gptkbp:premiere 1938
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Schott_Music
gptkbp:related_works other concertos for saxophone
gptkbp:style neoclassical
gptkbp:used_in saxophone competitions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sigurd_Raschèr
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5