G. F. Handel: Sonata No. 3 for Eb Alto Saxophone and Piano

Andrew Hasher, saxophone
Liz Ames, piano
George Frideric Handel* (1685 - 1759): Sonata No. 3
Arranged by Sigurd M. Rascher
I. Adagio
II. Allegro: 2:53
III. Largo: 4:50
IV. Allegro: 6:47
Recorded March 20, 2021
Britton Recital Hall
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Recorded, filmed and edited by Dave Schall
www.daveschallacoustic.com
The origin of this piece is disputed

[@patrickw4653]

Bravo! I have always loved this piece from "Heaven Can Wait"

[@Jewells13]

Bravo!! This piece is so beautiful all around especially in the slow sections 1 and 3. The faster movements 2 and 4 have a very danceable feel to them while still being so beautiful. My favorite part is the last movement and the climax of the piece up in the high register. I am also an Alto sax player myself and have been for 11 years now. All I want to do is mimic your sound for classical playing in general. It is so warm, dark, beautiful, and light. I am now a Jr. in college studying Music Education and plan on playing this as a piece for my Jury. I could listen to this piece a million times and it would still give me the same feeling and emotion. If I listen closely I can hone in on every aspect of your playing to the point where I shed tears because every section of this piece is extremely beautiful. Great tone, timbre, intonation, rhythm, and performance in general. By far my favorite solo piece to date.

[@andrewhasher]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@trexxclaws1079]

Personally, my fav peice is Chanson Et Passpied. I played it last year for a solo and ensemble contest and it was a very fun piece to play.

[@MildleySaxySaxGuy]

Im playing this piece this year and just got it today for solo and ensemble

[@StrackAttack1001]

Me too man, it’s very nice; but makes me want to cry

[@MildleySaxySaxGuy]

@@StrackAttack1001 same. first act is played in a tempo of 66 and 2nd at 100. first part for me is coming nice but I'm nervous for the second one lol

[@gadtherad0973]

I'm getting this piece tomorrow myself also for ensemble. I'll see if I can wrap my head around it's magnificent sound

[@MildleySaxySaxGuy]

@@gadtherad0973 the first part is easy for the most part. the second part is really hard

[@MildleySaxySaxGuy]

i take this back. the 2nd part is easier, just faster.

[@lacefieldromie]

Bravo!!!!! So nice to hear a classical piece on alto saxophone performed with a full and robust sound!!!! I performed this piece when I was in music school 30 years ago. Many memories. Again... Bravo!!!!

[@greemaldindsilva3429]

Such a pleasant player of pleasant instrument, mind blowing of tones, Extremely extraordinary player !! Lots of love buddy Keep it high ☺

[@mardarinduck1743]

This is so wonderfully done! I have to play this for a competition soon, so this video is very helpful!

[@samhouse8592]

played this in 7th grade. absolutely loved it

[@KENSCCY823]

Very good take!!!! U/stand the video was recorded in 3 separate session. Although the whole composition is not too difficult, the performer must have great and lengthen energy to finish whole 3 movements within10 mins in stage. B R A V O

[@saxophonetoast]

my jury is in two weeks. second movement is eating me alive. the only thing giving me hope is this recording. i won’t stop polishing this piece until it sounds like this

[@ccrawford923]

This might be a silly question, but what tempos did you go for each piece?

[@Killyclogher]

This is fine classical saxophone playing, and do not forget the excellent piano accompanist also!

[@BeatrizGarcia022]

Do you happen to know where one could get the sheet music for this?

[@grapeapeductape2489]

What mouthpiece e are you playing on?

[@andrewhasher]

Selmer s90 190!

[@みんなな-x5w]

うめーーー！！！

[@jamesfulton5371]

Well done, Andrew! You play this classic superbly!

[@jamesfulton5371]

And brava to your accompaniest!

[@SingwithCinderella]

wonderful!!

[@andrewhasher]

Thank you Cinderella!

[@redacted5247]

6:47

[@olivia_kay_is_ok]

4:49

[@Melani-jk8el]

2:13

[@UnbelievableRam]

You are the person who really inspired me to keep practicing when I almost decided to quit because I was disappointed in myself. You play just magically, it's amazing, I love it so much! Thank you and good luck.

[@Smootherz_]

I have to play this for solo and ensemble in a couple of days. This was the video I refranced through my playing. Thanks you :)

[@kelaney7227]

0:00 4:49

[@BinahTheCat_]

Playing this for solo and ensemble tomorrow. I’m so scared but this helps!!! Wonderful performance

[@latesnowfox474]

how did it go?

[@4chan425]

Amazing

[@Tptgtr]

Are you continuing to slur the sections after B?

[@FernandinhoCruz]

Bravo!!!! Hey man, where can I take the score? thanks

[@Ripz-x5g]

Where did you buy the neck strap from?

[@jessemoreno333]

Very nice. I played this piece in 7th grade (1973) for UIL Solo and Ensemble contest. It’s a lot of fun to play.

[@dimensionalesports7294]

THAT IS ME RIGHT NOW I PERFORM NEXT WEEK

[@samueljachim2834]

not trying to brag, but im in 7th grade playing this...

[@reid0729]

Same I’m playing it for the solo duet comp

[@IdId-g3q]

Except yall dont sound as good as him lol

[@raulvillarreal6449]

2 50

[@Melani-jk8el]

2:55

[@cloudy9053]

3:28

[@thebdcguy]

Andrew what horn is that?

[@andrewhasher]

I play on a Selmer Series III

[@MildleySaxySaxGuy]

@@andrewhasher Thats like a $6,000 horn jeez