Christopher D. Mickel, DMA
Saxophonist

Books

A Comparative Examination of the Published Editions of Alexander Glazunov’s Concerto in E-flat Major for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra, Op. 109

Alexander Glazunov’s Concerto in E-flat Major for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra of 1934, written for virtuoso saxophonist Sigurd M. Rascher, is one of the most significant works within the saxophone literature. This document provides historical details of Glazunov’s work, including a discussion of the circumstances leading to its composition, while comparing the editions currently available to define a clearer understanding of the work and the composer’s intentions.