Saxophone Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 109
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Saxophone Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 109 is a late-Romantic concerto for alto saxophone and orchestra by Russian composer Alexander Glazunov, renowned as one of the earliest and most frequently performed classical saxophone concertos.
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| Saxophone Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 109 canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Saxophone Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 109 Context triple: [Alexander Glazunov, notableWork, Saxophone Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 109]
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Clarinet Concerto
Clarinet Concerto is a lyrical and jazz-influenced concerto for clarinet and string orchestra by American composer Aaron Copland, renowned for its expressive solo writing and distinctive American sound.
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Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major
The Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major is a landmark Classical-era concerto celebrated for its lyrical melodies and virtuosic writing, and is one of the most frequently performed trumpet works in the repertoire.
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Trumpet Concerto
Trumpet Concerto is a contemporary classical work for solo trumpet and orchestra by American composer Jennifer Higdon, known for its vibrant orchestration and lyrical, expressive writing.
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Concerto for Clarinet
Concerto for Clarinet is a celebrated jazz-influenced clarinet composition by bandleader and virtuoso clarinetist Artie Shaw, renowned for its virtuosic solo passages and swing-era style.
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Clarinet Concerto No. 1
Clarinet Concerto No. 1 is a mid-20th-century concerto for clarinet and orchestra by British composer Malcolm Arnold, known for its lyrical melodies, virtuosic writing, and characteristic blend of wit and expressiveness.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Saxophone Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 109 Target entity description: Saxophone Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 109 is a late-Romantic concerto for alto saxophone and orchestra by Russian composer Alexander Glazunov, renowned as one of the earliest and most frequently performed classical saxophone concertos.
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A.
Clarinet Concerto
Clarinet Concerto is a lyrical and jazz-influenced concerto for clarinet and string orchestra by American composer Aaron Copland, renowned for its expressive solo writing and distinctive American sound.
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B.
Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major
The Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major is a landmark Classical-era concerto celebrated for its lyrical melodies and virtuosic writing, and is one of the most frequently performed trumpet works in the repertoire.
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C.
Trumpet Concerto
Trumpet Concerto is a contemporary classical work for solo trumpet and orchestra by American composer Jennifer Higdon, known for its vibrant orchestration and lyrical, expressive writing.
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D.
Concerto for Clarinet
Concerto for Clarinet is a celebrated jazz-influenced clarinet composition by bandleader and virtuoso clarinetist Artie Shaw, renowned for its virtuosic solo passages and swing-era style.
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E.
Clarinet Concerto No. 1
Clarinet Concerto No. 1 is a mid-20th-century concerto for clarinet and orchestra by British composer Malcolm Arnold, known for its lyrical melodies, virtuosic writing, and characteristic blend of wit and expressiveness.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | concerto ⓘ |
| approximateDuration | 15 minutes ⓘ |
| catalogueStatus | one of Glazunov's last works ⓘ |
| composer | Alexander Glazunov NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| composerNationality | Russian ⓘ |
| dateComposed | 1934 ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Sigurd Raschèr NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dedicationType | dedicated to a virtuoso performer ⓘ |
| firstPerformer | Sigurd Raschèr NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| form | continuous single movement ⓘ |
| genre |
concerto
ⓘ
late-Romantic music ⓘ |
| hasArrangement | piano reduction with alto saxophone ⓘ |
| hasCanonicalStatus | core repertoire piece for classical saxophone ⓘ |
| hasKeySignature | three flats ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
composed during Glazunov's exile from Russia
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written late in Glazunov's life ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Romantic concerto tradition ⓘ |
| instrumentation | alto saxophone and orchestra ⓘ |
| key | E-flat major ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| movementStructure | one-movement form ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
one of the earliest classical saxophone concertos
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one of the most frequently performed saxophone concertos ⓘ standard work in the classical saxophone repertoire ⓘ |
| opusNumber | Op. 109 ⓘ |
| orchestration | orchestra ⓘ |
| originalInstrumentation | alto saxophone and string orchestra with harp and two horns ⓘ |
| originalSoloist | Sigurd Raschèr GENERATED ⓘ |
| originalTitleLanguage | Russian ⓘ |
| placeComposed | Paris NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereDate | 1934 ⓘ |
| publisher | Éditions Alphonse Leduc NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| soloInstrument | alto saxophone ⓘ |
| structureElement |
cadenza for solo saxophone
ⓘ
fast central section ⓘ lyrical closing section ⓘ slow introduction ⓘ |
| stylePeriod | late Romantic ⓘ |
| titleLanguage | English ⓘ |
| typicalPerformanceContext |
classical concert hall
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conservatory recitals ⓘ saxophone competitions ⓘ |
| workNumbering | Opus 109 ⓘ |
| writtenFor | classical saxophone repertoire ⓘ |
| yearCompleted | 1934 ⓘ |
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