The Concertino da camera for alto saxophone and eleven instruments was written by Jacques Ibert in 1935. Ibert dedicated the work to saxophone pioneer Sigurd Raschèr,Raschèr, S. Top Tones for the Saxophone, (1941) Carl Fischer, NY page 19 who premiered the first movement in 1935. Later that year, Ibert completed the second movement, which was performed for the first time in its entirety by Raschèr in December 1935. The work is in two movements; the first, ''Allegro con moto'', is lively and technically challenging and the second begins with a lyrical ''Larghetto,'' featuring soaring lines in the saxophone's upper register. A short

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links to the movement's concluding ''Animato molto''. The concerto is distinctive for its large range requiring the use of the saxophone's top-tones. The accompanying ensemble consists of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, two violins, viola, cello, and double bass. The piece shares similarities with his concerto for flute.

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Ibert Jacques François Antoine Marie Ibert (15 August 1890 – 5 February 1962) was a French composer of classical music. Having studied music from an early age, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire and won its top prize, the Prix de Rome at his first ...

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