Johann Nepomuk Hummel
Fantaisie op. 94
for Baritone Saxophone & Piano
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
Fantaisie op. 94
for Baritone Saxophone & Piano
- Instrumentation Baritone Saxophone and Piano
- Composer Johann Nepomuk Hummel
- Editor Bertrand Moren
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Piano Score and Part(s)
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR98512
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Description:
The Fantasy, Op. 94, composed by Johann Nepomuk Hummel, impressively illustrates the elegance and virtuosity of the brilliant style of the early 19th century. As a student of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and a leading figure at the threshold between the Classical and Romantic periods, Hummel develops a musical language rich in contrast and color. The work combines lyrical and expressive passages with sections of great vitality. Its free form, typical of the fantasy genre, allows for a varied and imaginative sequence of musical ideas. Frequent shifts in mood lead from intimate, graceful moments to radiant and powerful outbursts. Melody plays a central role here and attests to Hummel’s keen sense of musical line. Bertrand Moren’s arrangement highlights the richness of this score while preserving its original character. It offers a fresh perspective on the work and preserves its balanced blend of virtuosity and expressiveness. Thus, the Fantasy, Op. 94, remains a brilliant and captivating work that impressively reflects Hummel’s talent and inventiveness.