Bozza, Eugene - Aria
(1991) 10 minutes
This simple song is a fine example of Bozza's idiomatic writing for wind in general and saxophone in particular. Though a violinist himself, Bozza was prolific in his chamber music compositions for wind. There is a Bachian sensibility to this piece, enhanced by the expressive
pallet now permitted by romantic and impressionist ideas. High emotion and a deep pathos in this work balance what otherwise might be a slightly predictable harmonic language. The sorrow of this piece shifts between the pensive and the gut-wrenching with the inexorable
quaver pulse dripping as tears from one broken. A popular piece amongst saxophone players, the work is as deserving of recognition as many middle movements from more well known composers.
This simple song is a fine example of Bozza's idiomatic writing for wind in general and saxophone in particular. Though a violinist himself, Bozza was prolific in his chamber music compositions for wind. There is a Bachian sensibility to this piece, enhanced by the expressive
pallet now permitted by romantic and impressionist ideas. High emotion and a deep pathos in this work balance what otherwise might be a slightly predictable harmonic language. The sorrow of this piece shifts between the pensive and the gut-wrenching with the inexorable
quaver pulse dripping as tears from one broken. A popular piece amongst saxophone players, the work is as deserving of recognition as many middle movements from more well known composers.