Three Serpents is a work for saxophone quartet composed by Australian saxophonist, Andrew Ball for his ensemble Barega Saxophone Quartet. This work was recorded on the quartet's first album, Three Serpents, in 2015 and is a unique work for saxophone quartet where all players double on another saxophone throughout the piece. Each Bb instrument player doubles on another Bb saxophone and each Eb instrument player doubles on another Eb saxophone.
Listen to a recording of work, performed by Barega Saxophone Quartet, in the media player below!
▪️Program Notes from the composer:
Three Serpents is composed in three continuous and interrelated movements: Hydra, Ouroboros, and Coatlique. Each movement refers to elements of the mythology and symbolism behind these ancient Greek and Aztec 'snake' deities. Hydra has multiple branching heads, Ouroboros is depicted as eating it's own tail, Coatlique is a maternal earth goddess who's decapitated head is represented with two 'serpents' of blood. Ball explores some foreign textures and melodic shapes, as the work requires each ensemble member to switch between their corresponding B-flat or E-flat instrument. The instrumentation ranges from double sopranos and double altos, through various combinations to double tenors and baritones.
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One digital download (PDF) of the piece Three Serpents by Andrew Ball. You will be be able to download your copy from the confirmation page, after payment AND you will receive an email to your designated address which also includes a download link. We recommend downloading immediately as your download link will only be active for 24 hours after purchase. Your PDF is able to be printed or, alternatively, we recommend using the ForScore app on an iPad or tablet for performance.
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