TheSonata for E♭ Alto Saxophone and Piano,Op. 19, was composed byPaul Creston(pictured) in 1939. Thesonata was commissioned by Creston's frequent collaborator, the American saxophonistCecil Leeson. Creston began composition by June; it was completed by the end of August and slated for publication in 1940, although this was postponed to 1945 due to World War II. The sonata is in threemovements and takes around thirteen minutes to perform. Its form follows a traditional,Classical-era structure. The sonata as a whole is of considerable difficulty for both players. Creston and Leeson premiered the sonata at theCarnegie Chamber Hall on February 15, 1940. No critics were present at the premiere, but the sonata's 1955 debut recording by Vincent Abato and Creston received a mixed response. Most found the sonata enjoyable, but there was criticism of a perceived simplistic andsalon-like styling. (Full article...)
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