Last update: August 10th, 2026 Following the dissolution of Association Bar&Co (with Damien Royannais and Eric Devallon) in 2014, I continued expanding the repertoire list for baritone saxophone that we had started together. I have always believed that such a useful resource was worth sharing with the classical and contemporary saxophone community — and not … Leer más
In an article about getting started on the baritone saxophone, I explained why I think the intermediate years of music education can be a good time to start playing the baritone. Alongside individual lessons, wind bands or other instrumental ensembles and chamber music (for example, playing in a saxophone quartet) are ideal settings to discover … Leer más
When I first created this article, around 2013, my aim was to offer students at music conservatories and universities a guide to baritone saxophone repertoire suited to the technical and interpretative demands of Bachelor-level studies. In later revisions (2015, 2017 and 2020), I introduced a number of changes, with a particular focus on original repertoire … Leer más
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Many baritone players asked me for advice on the repertoire for baritone saxophone. As it is impossible to know all repertoire (check out this post), I have a long list with the most interesting works in terms of pedagogy and interpretation that I studied or played once at least. Late 2020, I revised the … Leer más
Introduction Getting started with the baritone saxophone can raise plenty of questions. When is the right time to start? What set-up and repertoire are best for beginners? How can I manage the instrument’s size and weight? Should I change my embouchure? In this article, I share some thoughts and practical advice on getting started with … Leer más
. Cover of the edition in Southern Music Company, San Antonio (TX, US) It is a very good example of the original “classical” repertoire for duo with piano. You will enjoy working on the Garland Anderson’s SONATA The Composer GARLAND ANDERSON (1933 – 2001) was an American composer and pianist who lived in Indiana most … Leer más
Image from video recording of the work in 2011 OXYTON is indeed a masterpiece of the contemporary repertoire for baritone saxophone. For this reason, I decided to open my first solo album BELIEVER (INS Records, 2015) with this impressive work. Indispensable! The composer CHRISTOPHE HAVEL (1956), a formed saxophone player, leads an intense activity as … Leer más
Picture from Buenos Aires (Argentina) by Hiroshi Higuchi The SUITE by Fernando Lerman is a great combination of Argentinian traditional music, modern music and French classical music for saxophone. Furthermore, it works very well in concert. The Composer FERNANDO LERMAN (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1968) is a very active saxophonist and composer. He is Professor at … Leer más
Cover of the edition in Gérard Billaudot, Paris (FRA) It is a brilliant work, with many advanced techniques on the baritone that requires a good work on chamber music, as well. You will enjoy! The composer ALAIN MARGONI (Neuilly-Plaisance, France, 1934) is a composer, conductor, teacher, pianist, musicologist, lecturer and essayist. He is versatile musician … Leer más
Image from the booklet of Made in BCN (LMG, 2154) In my opinion, 18 is a nice concert piece because of its particular atmosphere, almost meditative. Furthermore, it is a very interesting work in pedagogical terms. The composer JOAN ARNAU PÀMIES (Reus, Catalunya/Spain, 1988) is a composer whose music has been performed in festivals including … Leer más