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Composed
1993
Instrumentation
Alto Saxophone, Unaccompanied
Publisher
Reed Music
Duration
approximately 4 minutes

Written after Cockcroft’s first study trip to France (1992–93), where he first heard contemporary saxophone music. Built in distinct sections around variations on F♯, with altissimo, circular breathing, quarter tones and extreme dynamic contrast.

Full program note and score: Reed Music

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