Apparitions alto saxophone and two-channel fixed media 2004 Duration 7’15” The title Apparitions refers to the reoccurring saxophone sounds that appear in various forms throughout the accompaniment. These sounds are introduced as long, delicate tones that emerge from the soloist’s line. Further along in the piece, they appear as short, melodic phrases that subtlety taunt the soloist. These “ghost saxophones” become increasingly agitated and torment the soloist as the piece builds to its climax. Eventually, the soloist is overcome by the accompanying texture of ferocious, growling saxophones. Apparitions was composed for saxophonist Michael Bovenzi and premiered at the 2004 North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference. Listen to Apparitions performed by saxophonist Michael Bovenzi. View a score excerpt. Recorded on Phantasm: Eric Honour, Saxophone, Parma Records (Ravello Records). 2011 PURCHASE HERE Recorded on Wavefields, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Experimental Music Studios. 2005http://edmartincomposer.com/pdf_scores/apparitions_sample.pdfhttp://www.amazon.com/Phantasm/dp/B005938V4A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314678081&sr=8-1shapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1
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Saxophonist Michael Bovenzi performing Apparitions at the SEAMUS National Conference in April 2005 (Ball State University).
 
 
 
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