Composer: Michael Nyman

Where the Bee Dances
for Soprano Saxophone and Chamber Orchestra
Publisher: Chester Music
Category: Band/Orchestra/Ensemble
Series: Music Sales America
Format: Softcover

This saxophone concerto, written in one continuous movement with a wide variety of tempi, celebrates the talents of John Harle, who has been a central player in the Michael Nyman Band for over ten years. Composed in 1991, The title is in refence to the spiraling dance of a scout bee who has discovered a food source and intends to communicate this back to the members of the hive. These circluar motions are reflected in figurations of the work. It was first performed in 2002 by the Central England Ensemble with Sarah James as the soloist.

Inventory # : 00238501
UPC: 888680797225
ISBN:
Width: 12"
Length: 16.5"
Height: 0.297"
Product Weight: 1.6 lbs.
Number of Pages: 116