Mazurka

French composer, Pierre Max Dubois (1930-1995) significantly contributed to the wind repertoire. Mazurka for Alto Saxophone and Piano was published in 1961 and remains prominent in the instrument's repertoire. Dubois' music ischaracteristically light-hearted with unusual harmonic and melodic textures. Mazurka, an homage to Chopin, reflects Dubois' compositional characteristics with a typical performance lasting about four minutes. Mazurka is essentialto the advanced Alto Saxophone repertoire as Dubois' work makes for an exciting, varied and enjoyable performance for players and audiences alike.