{"product_id":"zhou-tian-alto-saxophone-concerto-first-edition","title":"Zhou Tian: Alto Saxophone Concerto","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/pt\/collections\/zhou-tian\"\u003eZhou Tian (1981-)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full Score\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eAlto Saxophone, Concert Band\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alto Saxophone Concerto (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spiral Bound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e11.0\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e16.9\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramme Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy saxophone concerto draws inspiration from architecture—not only from the designs of different cultures, but from the creative process itself. From the bold to the lyrical and the playful, the piece unfolds in three architecturally inspired movements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI. Concrete Love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is my love letter to the saxophone. Its large-scale form gives the feeling of standing before a soaring monument—bold and emotional, yet intimate at times. Two contrasting themes, one slow and one fast, are developed through variations across the movement. Though it reveals many personalities, it is constructed with a singular vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eII. Courtyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow with a gentle pulse, this music reminds me of sitting on an old bench in a lush courtyard—an oasis of green in the heart of a bustling metropolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIII. Arcade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArcade plays with its dual meanings here: strolling through a series of arches and columns—a Roman arcade—in a spirited chase; and, like an arcade game, the soloist and the ensemble engage in an energetic dialogue, shifting between cooperation and playful rivalry. Time to level up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEVEL Grade 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCORING solo alto saxophone, piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, clarinet in Eb, 3 clarinets in Bb, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets in Bb, 4 horns in F, 2 trombones, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, contrabass, timpani, percussion (4 players):\n1: xylophone, vibraphone\n2: marimba, snare drum, mark tree, bell tree, rainstick\n3: cymbals (suspended, crash), woodblocks, triangle\n4: bass drum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"First Edition Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113239404623,"sku":"FEP022","price":146.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/bc3f4676907aeb4bdf76c5486f1c0557.jpg?v=1779900532","url":"https:\/\/www.ficksmusic.com\/pt\/products\/zhou-tian-alto-saxophone-concerto-first-edition","provider":"Ficks Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}