I realized that this piece isn't very well known, or at least played, when i was searching for information on it. Can anyone tell me anything about the piece, other than the story of birth-death-rebirth? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Ryo Noda's Pheonix
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If I can find the program for a recital I went to two months ago, yes.
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I think you pretty much have it. The imagery intended is that of the mythical bird. Wiki has its contribution here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_(mythology)
Ryo Noda is well known (to saxists) as a composer of many of these types of unaccompanied works, which you probably know. Improvisations I-III, Mai, Fantaisie et Danse are others. He studied with Hemke and Londeix. Also at least worked (maybe lived) in Toronto, Canada.
The piece contains his trademark use of many interesting sounds and techniques which may include quarter tones, multiphonics, alternate timbre fingerings, growling etc.
It was a great piece to hear -- I actually saw it performed with an interpretive dancer. Sounds a bit cheesy but it was a neat visual spectacle.
Ryo Noda is well known (to saxists) as a composer of many of these types of unaccompanied works, which you probably know. Improvisations I-III, Mai, Fantaisie et Danse are others. He studied with Hemke and Londeix. Also at least worked (maybe lived) in Toronto, Canada.
The piece contains his trademark use of many interesting sounds and techniques which may include quarter tones, multiphonics, alternate timbre fingerings, growling etc.
It was a great piece to hear -- I actually saw it performed with an interpretive dancer. Sounds a bit cheesy but it was a neat visual spectacle.
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