Composer: Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Performer: Raaf Hekkema
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Pentatone
Catalogue: PTC5187226
Release: 2024
Size: 2.46 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
25 Caprices
01. I. Preambolo. Molto veloce
02. II. Valse languide. Non troppo allegro
03. III. Consolation. Larghetto con molto espressione
04. IV. Corrente. Allegro veloce
05. V. Giga. Presto
06. VI. Rag. Molto vivo
07. VII. Toccata (in tre parti). Allegrissimo e leggerissimo
08. VIII. Ondina. a piacere
09. IX. Arlecchino. Allegro burlesco
10. X. Cubana (in modo frigico). Moderato
11. XI. In modo lidio. Alla marcia
12. XII. Ciaccona. Lento e solenne
13. XIII. In modo misolidio. Tempo di Bourrée
14. XIV. In modo frigico. Alla Sarabanda
15. XV. Alla burla. Vivacissimo
16. XVI. Piccola danza elegiaca. Moderato
17. XVII. Valse d’amore. Non troppo allegro
18. XVIII. Ibérienne. Brioso
19. XIX. Tarantelle et Sicilienne. Prestissimo possibile, Andantino
20. XX. In modo dorico. Quieto
21. XXI. Studio. Vivace
22. XXII. Leggenda. Andante sostenuto
23. XXIII. Tanghetto. Tempo ordinario
24. XXIV. Papillon. Allegrissimo, leggerissimo possible
25. XXV. Metamorfosi. Agitato
Sonate Op. 153
26. Allegro con moto
27. Scherzo demoniaco. Prestissimo, feroce
28. Larghetto malinconico
29. Toccata-Finale. Allegrissimo con umore
Saxophonist Raaf Hekkema presents Sigfrid Karg-Elert’s complete works for solo saxophone, stylistically encompassing Bach and baroque dances as well as dance-hall and atonality. This recording is the result of a life-long quest to unveil the musical intentions of this enigmatic, colourful composer. It’s hard to think of a better ambassador for this vibrant repertoire than Raaf Hekkema, one of today’s most-acclaimed saxophonists. Raaf Hekkema is an adventurous Dutch saxophonist. Performing mainly his own arrangements, he gives approximately 100 concerts per year the world over. This is his first solo project on PENTATONE, after having released Hidden Gems (2018), Dido & Aeneazz (2019), Bach’s Musical Offerings (2020) and An American Rhapsody (2023) as member of the Calefax Reed Quintet.