Commissioned by The Apollo Saxophone Quartet of Manchester, England, highlights in thisξcontemporary, concert 'opus' include several short, exposed solos forξall, a full-length altoξcadenza near the end ofξthe slow second movement,ξand a fast-paced finale for an unforgettable finish. Drawing fromξhis vast experience as a performingξartist, Mintzer's writing for saxophonesξis truly idiomatic and wonderfully adventurous.ξDuration 9:40
