Detlef Bensmann / Berlin Saxophone Quartet - Saxophone Concertos & Quartets; Glazunov, Villa-Lobos, Martin, Rivier Release:Saxophone Concertos & Quartets; Glazunov, Villa-Lobos, Martin, Rivier Alto In Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No

In Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No

and Tomoyasu Hotei

Emma Boynet (1891-1974) studied with Isidor Philipp at the Conservatoire and became an established part of the local music scene in the 1920s and 30s

Originally from Montreal

Detlef Bensmann / Berlin Saxophone Quartet - Saxophone Concertos & Quartets; Glazunov, Villa-Lobos, Martin, Rivier Release:Saxophone Concertos & Quartets; Glazunov, Villa-Lobos, Martin, Rivier Alto In Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No[Villa Lobos] 'incorporates nationalistic musical elements of Brazil along with melodic, lullaby like themes, to make a truly contrasting and interesting three movement work.' (Classic FM) 'Brazilian sonorities and rhythms are a perfect match for the saxophone' (WFMT) [Glazunov] 'persistence paid off for Raschr, who badgered Glazunov to write him a concerto. The Russian relented and the result three short, pleasingly lyrical movements was premiered by