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Carnival
Bassoon version: Ben Roidl-Ward and the University of Illinois Wind Symphony; Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor
Bassoon version, world premiere: Nadina Mackie Jackson and the SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble; Paula Holcomb, conductor
- Composed
- 2022
- Instrumentation
- Baritone saxophone with wind ensemble or orchestra
- Publisher
- Nimbus Music Publishing
- Duration
- approximately 23 minutes, or 13 minutes with the composer’s specified cuts
This concerto permits baritone saxophone to take the solo part originally written for bassoon. Phil Pierick premiered the baritone version with the Oklahoma State University Symphonic Band, conducted by Bradley Genevro, on March 14, 2024.
For baritone saxophone, the composer instructs the soloist to raise the low B-flat1 and B1 notes by an octave. Her work page gives the cuts and additional adjustments for the shorter version.
The linked recordings use bassoon soloists.
Source: Composer’s work page.