Guzzo Seeking Ithaca

Alto Sax Solos w/Piano

  • Guzzo

    Seeking Ithaca

    21st Century. Inspired by the adventures of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey and cast in two programmatic movements, Calypso's Gift and Adventure. In the first movement Odysseus is stranded on the Calypso's island, where he becomes enchanted by the beautiful goddess. Calypso is in love with Odysseus, but she makes the decision to let him continue his adventures and find his family again. Musically, the mournful yet proud opening saxophone melody employs both traditional sounds and extended techniques such askey pops and air-tones. This melody, in one form or another, becomes the basis for most of the composition, which is harmonically fleshed out by extended chords in the piano part. A slower second half, marked "Distantly, sadly," recalls motives from the opening section, and creates a sense of loss, signified by the sax's pitchless air-tone at the conclusion. The exciting second movement, Adventures, is inspired by Odysseus' encounter with the Cyclops. --the publisher

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    • Category: Alto Sax Solos w/Piano
    • Item: 073763
    • Grade/Level: Advanced
    • Price: $18.50

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