Finding the full score for Lars-Erik Larsson’s Saxophone Concerto, Op. 14
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The work reflects Larsson's exposure to European modernism during his studies with Alban Berg in Vienna, yet it retains a distinct Nordic lyricism. It is often described as "pantonality" influenced, blending tonal centers with advanced chromaticism. Technical Challenges and the Altissimo Register
Because the Saxophone Concerto, Op. 14 remains under copyright in most jurisdictions (Larsson died in 1986, so copyright persists until 70 years after death—i.e., 2056 in the EU and many other countries; in the US, works published 1929–1977 are protected for 95 years from publication, placing this concerto under protection until at least 2029), you cannot legally download a free PDF from public domain sources. larsson saxophone concerto pdf full
The concerto is scored for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra. Larsson’s choice of strings allows the saxophone to blend seamlessly without the competition of brass or woodwinds, creating a texture that is transparent yet rich. The work is structured in three movements, following the traditional fast-slow-fast concerto format.
The first movement opens with a brief orchestral introduction (strings and woodwinds) presenting a lyrical, slightly melancholic theme in B-flat major—the home key of the concerto. The saxophone enters not with a virtuosic fanfare, but with a singing, almost vocal statement of the same theme, demonstrating Larsson’s belief that the alto saxophone’s greatest strength lies in its cantabile quality. Finding the full score for Lars-Erik Larsson’s Saxophone
Biographies and Works Cited
: Larsson collaborated closely with Raschèr, incorporating "highly personal tricks and devices," specifically the use of the altissimo range (top tones). A "Simplified" Version Technical Challenges and the Altissimo Register How to
