Composed in 1851, Robert Schumann’s Sonata No. 1 for piano and violin belongs to a period of intense chamber-music creativity. The second movement, Allegretto, is characterized by an intimate, almost conversational tone: music that breathes serenity, with a delicate rhythmic sway and melodies that seem to emerge naturally, like thoughts that glide effortlessly.
This version for piano and alto saxophone offers a renewed perspective on the movement, respecting the original’s intimate expression while taking advantage of the saxophone’s rich timbral palette. The adaptation seeks to preserve Schumann’s characteristic articulation and phrasing, allowing the instrument to breathe with its own voice.
Recommended score for the 1st round of the XI Solo Competition of the Andorra SaxFest 2025.
