A Study: Steven Stucky's Notturno."": An Interpretation and Analysis of a Late TwentiethCentury Work for Saxophone and Piano

Greco, Christopher J.

ISBN 10: 3639088816 / ISBN 13: 9783639088816

Published by VDM Verlag, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Study: Steven Stucky's Notturno."": An Interpretation and Analysis of a Late TwentiethCentury Work for Saxophone and Piano
• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639088816
• ISBN 13: 9783639088816
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Scholars and professional saxophonists regard thecompositions for saxophone written during theinter-war period (1918-1945) to be the foundation ofthe modern saxophone repertoire. However, many workscomposed during the third and fourth quarter of thetwentieth century surpass those of the previousperiod and clearly establish a new standard ofwriting for the modern saxophone. This new standardof classical performance practice for the saxophonerepresents an evolution in technique and sound. Thisstudy examines the composition Notturno (1981) forsaxophone and piano by the American composer StevenStucky. The express purpose of this study is toelicit a greater understanding of present-daysaxophone performance practices by examining a workthat contains quintessential characteristics of thenew modern performance practice standard. Specificperformance techniques contained in Notturno arebriefly contextualized historically, and described indetail. Performance suggestions are also offered toassist the performer in realizing those techniques.

About the Author

Dr. Christopher J. Greco is a composer, performer, educator, andscholar of music. He composes and performs a broad and diverserange of chamber and orchestral music, with a specialization inthe studies and performance of twentieth century music. Dr. Grecoearned a D.M.A., performance (UCLA), and a M.A., composition (CSULA).