Sextour (Kastner)
Jean-Georges Kastner (arr. S. Raschèr)
General Info
Year: 1850 / 1982
Duration: c. 5:40
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Ethos Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $25.00
Instrumentation
B-flat Soprano Saxophone I-II
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Bass Saxophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Kastner’s Variations faciles et brillantes are probably the first work composed for saxophone and piano, and are found in the same manuscript as the Sextour, the first work for saxophone ensemble, written before the whole saxophone family was even complete. The Sextour was later notated for six modern saxophones by the legendary Sigurd Raschèr without it requiring the smallest changes. The structure of the piece is uncomplicated, but it is a fine example of Kastner’s originality and musicianship.
- Program Note from University of Texas Wind Symphony concert program, 6 April 2018
Media
None discovered thus far.
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- University of Ottawa (Ont., Can.) Wind Ensemble (Victor Herbiet, conductor) - 15 November 2021
- University of Texas (Austin) Saxophone Ensemble (unconducted) – 6 April 2018
- Seattle (Wash.) Saxophone Orchestra (Alan Shen, conductor) – 24 September 2011
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Märsche für Infanterie und Kavalleriemusik (1830)
- Sextour (arr. Raschèr) (1850/1982)
- Ten Serenades for Wind Band (1832-1835)
Resources
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Jean-Georges Kastner." Accessed 3 April 2018
- Kastner, J.; Raschèr, S. (1982). Sextour [score]. Ethos Publications: Oswego, N.Y.