Xenon Saxophone Quartet, Sergey Markin - Symphonic Dances (2024) [Hi-Res] [Dolby Atmos]

Tracklist

01. Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet & Piano by Anonymous): I. Non allegro
02. Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet & Piano by Anonymous): II. Andante con moto. Tempo di valse
03. Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet & Piano by Anonymous): III. Lento assai - Allegro vivace
04. Prélude, fugue et variation, Op. 18, FWV 30 (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet by Anonymous): I. Prélude. Andantino
05. Prélude, fugue et variation, Op. 18, FWV 30 (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet by Anonymous): II. Lento - III. Fugue. Allegretto ma non troppo - IV. Variation. Andantino
06. 6 Bagatelles (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet by Anonymous): No. 1, Allegro con spirito
07. 6 Bagatelles (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet by Anonymous): No. 2, Rubato - Lamentoso
08. 6 Bagatelles (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet by Anonymous): No. 3, Allegro grazioso
09. 6 Bagatelles (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet by Anonymous): No. 4, Presto ruvido
10. 6 Bagatelles (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet by Anonymous): No. 5, Adagio - Mesto
11. 6 Bagatelles (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet by Anonymous): No. 6, Molto vivace - Capriccioso



Emotional intensity and drama, joy of playing, high energy: on its second album, the Cologne-based Xenon Saxophone Quartet presents a rich palette of emotions and a different facet of musical expression with each work. In Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances, for which the quartet is accompanied by pianist Sergey Markin, the five musicians fully express Rachmaninov's "Russian soul". Their recording of Franck's Prélude, Fugue et Variation brings the almost mystical character of the work to life, while Ligeti's Six Bagatelles reveal their deep avant-garde modernity. The recordings of Franck and Rachmaninov are based on new arrangements. In its arrangement of Rachmaninov's Late Romantic Dances, an outstanding work of literature for saxophone, which the composer himself had arranged for two pianos, the ensemble succeeds in transferring the power and emotional intensity of the orchestral original to its chamber music version. The Xenon Quartet also takes up the organ version of Franck's work and transfers it almost literally to the saxophone, albeit with a dynamic and sound development that is difficult to realize on an organ. Ligeti's Six Bagatelles are recorded in Fabian Oehrli's well-known arrangement authorized by the composer. In its passionate passages, the Xenon Saxophone Quartet explores the limits of ensemble playing in a confident and captivating manner.

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