The Concerto for Saxophone in C Major

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements for different instruments
gptkbp:artistic_influence inspired future saxophone compositions
gptkbp:audience well-received by audiences
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Paul_Creston
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact significant in saxophone history
increased popularity of saxophone in classical music
gptkbp:cultural_significance represents American classical music
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:Harvey_Pittel
gptkbp:duration approximately 15 minutes
gptkbp:educational_use used in music education
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:1940
gptkbp:form gptkb:Concerto_for_Orchestra
gptkbp:genre gptkb:classical
gptkbp:historical_context reflects mid-20th century music trends
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Concerto for Saxophone in C Major
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:David_Baker
contemporary classical music
gptkbp:influenced_by jazz and blues
gptkbp:influences gptkb:jazz
gptkbp:inspiration American folk music
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:saxophone
gptkbp:key C Major
gptkbp:music_style written in standard notation
analyzed in musicology studies
uses extended techniques
three-movement form
combines classical and jazz elements
structured in classical concerto form
gptkbp:notable_conductors conducted by various orchestras
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Marcel_Mule
gptkbp:notable_recordings performed by various saxophonists
gptkbp:number_of_movements three
gptkbp:orchestration saxophone and orchestra
gptkbp:performance frequently performed in competitions
often featured in recitals
often performed by conservatory students
gptkbp:performance_tradition part of saxophone competitions
gptkbp:performance_venue concert halls
gptkbp:premiere_date gptkb:1940
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:C._F._Peters_Corporation
gptkbp:record_label various labels
gptkbp:recordings available on CD
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Concerto_for_Alto_Saxophone_and_Wind_Ensemble
gptkbp:saxophone_technique requires advanced saxophone techniques
gptkbp:saxophone_type alto saxophone
gptkbp:saxophonist_role featured soloist
gptkbp:second_movement gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Andante
gptkbp:significance important work in saxophone repertoire
gptkbp:style neoclassical
gptkbp:theme explores various themes
gptkbp:transcribed_for arranged for various ensembles
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1940
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Haydn:_The_Complete_Works
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6