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Essential information about the sheet music "Appel d'air"
An emblematic instrument of the French school, the soprano saxophone has established itself in the contemporary repertoire for its timbral clarity, agility, and ability to shape the line. The Lemoine edition, a major player in pedagogy and creation, has supported this tradition of technical demand and sonic elegance for decades. "Appel d'air" fits into this lineage by offering a writing conducive to the development of breath control, intonation, and dynamic mastery, pillars of soprano playing.
Designed for soprano saxophone, the sheet music "Appel d'air" offers a demanding musical journey intended for advanced saxophonists. The work exploits contrasts of registers and dynamics, inviting fine control of intonation, precise articulation, and long-term breath management. It works on long phrasing, clean attacks, rapid transitions, and flexibility in the upper register, while maintaining a centered and homogeneous sound. The lively and airy form of the piece encourages the establishment of controlled rubato, highlighting motifs, and projecting a bright sound characteristic of the soprano.
Published by Lemoine, this clear and neat edition facilitates daily study as well as preparation for auditions and competitions. The level "4. Difficult" makes it an excellent support to refine virtuosity, rhythmic precision, and musicality. Around the project are high-level performers - Sandro Compagnon (saxophone), Kévin Galy (clarinet), Pierre Thibout (piano), Yume Takasaki (piano), Joakim Ciesla (baritone and alto saxophones) - whose artistic demands serve as a source of inspiration to perfect style, projection, and colors.
