Fourth year
Chant
Listen Alto saxophone and piano edition
Chad Lilley · saxophone version
- Composed
- 1991
- Instrumentation
- Alto Saxophone, Piano
- Publisher
- G. Schirmer
- Duration
- approximately 10 minutes, depending on the ending chosen
Originally written for cello and piano, Chant is also published for alto saxophone and piano. The Library of Congress commissioned the original work. The Fischer Duo premiered it at Rice University in Houston on January 21, 1992.
Kate Dillingham commissioned the 2002 revision. Dillingham and pianist Blair McMillen premiered that version at Merkin Hall in New York on April 16, 2002.
An impassioned opening leads through contrasting lyrical and virtuosic episodes. The composer describes two optional endings: a quiet close at approximately 9 minutes 30 seconds, or a longer, meditative conclusion at approximately 11 minutes.
The linked video features saxophonist Chad Lilley. The composer also lists a saxophone and piano recording on Notturno.
Sources: Composer’s work page and Hal Leonard’s alto saxophone edition.
