Search - Tadaaki Otaka, Claude Kelangle, David Buckland :: Denisov: Sonata for saxophone; Concerto for alto saxophone

Awesome playing

Daniel Graser | Wappingers Falls, New York United States | 03/15/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Claude Delangle once again puts on a clinic of precision playing. Of all his cd's, his tone is definitely the best on this one, very even and projecting. The concerto by Denisov is very eclectic to say the least and features many unique effects on the saxophone as does the revolutionary sonata by Denisov written for Jean Marie Londeix. His altissimo and his pacing in the extended phrases are the stuff of dreams. His technique is absolutely brilliant, you would never know how difficult these pieces were if you only listened to this recording, he makes them sound way too easy. It's recordings like these that will make the saxophone a respected classical instrument for it's beauty of tone, technical athleticism, and seemingly unlimited flexibilty. The saxophone needs more pioneers like this. If you love this recording look at the rest of CLaude Delangle recordings and also the recordings of Timothy Mcallister, John Sampen, and Cliffor Leaman. Highest Recommendation."