Ricercare [Alf:81-SQ224114]

A ricercare is defined as an elaborate contrapuntal instrumental composition in a fugal or canonic style. This particular selection for saxophone quartet fits that description exactly. The musical lines in David Marlatt's arrangement of Giovanni Palestrina's Ricercare flow from part to part in this haunting slow work. This is a great piece to develop intonation, cohesiveness, and ensemble playing. This would also make a great warmup for an ensemble. (2:45)