Three new Opera Fantasies for Alto Saxophone and piano by Ali Ben Sou Alle

Musik Fabrik continues its publication of the complete works of the 19th century Saxophone virtuoso Ali Ben Sou Alle with three Opera fantasies based on "La Sonnambula" by Bellini, "Il barbiere di Siviglia" by Rossini and "Il Trovatore" by Verdi.

The "Sonnambula" Fantasy begins with motifs from the 1st act chorus « Sempre Felc’Amina » ». The Count’s first act aria  « Vi ravisso, o loughi ameni » is followed by an extended cadenza and leads to Amina and Elvino’s first act duo « Prendi l’amel ti dono ». Amina’s second act aria « Ah non guige! » is presented with a brilliant variation to bring the work to a close.

Fantaisie sur Le Barbier de Séville begins with the Count's 1st act cavatina "Ecco ridente in cielà" This is followed by a series of variations sur Rosina's Cabaletta "Io sono docile". The second act finale "Fredda ed immobile" is then presented in a number of variations. Finally, the second part of the Count and Figaro's first act duo ("Ah che d'amore") brings the work to a brilliant finish.

The Fantasy on Il Trovatore was written only shortly after the première of Verdi’s Opera. It begins with a motif from the 1st Act prelude, which is followed by the Comte’s Act 2 Aria « Son regard, son sourire... ». A theme from the beginning of the second act leads to Azucena’s act 2 aria « La flamme brille... ». The work ends with motifs from the execution scene from Act III.

In addition, it has been discovered by consulting further sources that the short work for Alto Saxophone and Piano entitled "Caprice" is actually entitled "Caprice : Souvenir de la Nouvelle-Zélande".

All of these works are available from our Saxophone music catalog.