Johannes Ernst & Ensemble Unitedberlin - New Saxophone Chamber Music [CD]

Ensemble United Berlin, under the direction of Peter Hirsch, premiers major works for saxophone by four modern composers: Hanspeter Kyburz's Cells (1993-94) for soprano, alto, tenor, baritone saxophone and ensemble; Christoph Staude's Obduktion (1988) for alto saxophone solo; Isabel Mundry's Composition for alto saxophone and tape (1992); and Walter Zimmermann's Fragmente Der Liebe (1987) for tenor saxophone and string quartet. Featuring Johannes Ernst on saxophones. World premier recordings, all selections newly remastered.