Classical Rite of Spring, Eastman Sax Ensemble

[PaulM]

Just came across this. One of my favourite works and it sounds so right on saxophone when played this well.

 

[kevgermany]

Nice! I always wonder how players can memorise something like this, I can't even remember a couple of bars.

 

[PaulM]

I know what you mean about memorising tunes. Apart from exam pieces I've never practised anything thoroughly enough to truly internalise the score. Recently I joined a male voice choir that sings from memory. Endless repetition appears to be the main strategy and it certainly works. Also I think you approach a piece differently if you know that you've got to do it without the score. If all else fails there's often a simpler version.......

 

[flamingoer]

Fascinating work. I love the way Paul Desmond uses the opening phrase on a very early ('52?)
version of 'Stardust'. Think he precedes it with a touch of 'little man you've had a busy day'.
What a star!