Episode #10: 1 November 2020 Debra celebrates the birthday of Adolphe Sax with an analysis of her saxophone quartet “Mechanical,” and the compositions and arrangements of others who have delved into this unique and versatile genre. (30 mins)

Recommended Listening

  • “Mechanical,” Debra Lynn — Purdue University at Fort Wayne student saxophone quartet, 2019.
  • “Brandenberg Concerto No. 3,” J.S. Bach — San Francisco Saxophone Quartet
  • “Adagio,” Tomasso Albinoni — San Francisco Saxophone Quartet
  • “String Quartet in g minor,” Claude Debussy — Aurelia Saxophone Quartet
  • “Six Rumanian Folk Dances,” Bela Bartok — Adelphi Saxophone Quartet
  • “Lisbon” from Lincolnshire Posy, Percy Grainger — The Percy Saxophone Ensemble
  • “Pineapple Rag,” Scott Joplin — Royal City Saxophone Quartet
  • “Saxophone Quartet Concerto,” Philip Glass — Rascher Saxophone Quartet
  • “For the Love of Money,” the O’Jays — World Saxophone Quartet