Henri Tomasi: Ballade

Matt Dardick's performance of Ballade for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra (1938) by Henri Tomasi with the York Symphony Orchestra in Elmhurst, IL - Ray E. Ostwald, conductor - May 17, 2018
A video by Kai-Duc Luong Productions / Heather Stone Media
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Audio by Richard Peck - RJ Recording & Sound / rj-recording. .

[@haykamirkhanyan3051]

It’s 2024 im 12 learning this piece to try and be chosen to play with the orchestra. AMAZING performance that’s helping and encouraging me!

[@laurakilmer8652]

pretty damn good. I played this solo way back when. Beautiful tone and technic

[@sebastienboiron1991]

I’ve listened to your performance about once a month for a year. Still have yet to hear any player with tone as good as you!

[@pureld]

Amazing work, my friend. The first of many performances like this for you. Bravo!

[@mattdardick2287]

Thank you, José! Means a lot.

[@sarafrancesblanco7415]

Wow!👌🏼🎷

[@noelhrpark]

What is a yellow thing inside the sax?

[@colemoorhead7041]

Your tone is outstanding! And great work with phrasing, and everything else. What mouthpiece do you use?

[@mattdardick2287]

Thank you! At the time, I was using a Selmer Concept, but now I use a Selmer S90 180.

[@ratinhodobioterio]

@@mattdardick2287 why did you stop using Concept?

[@keananok]

@@ratinhodobioterio Most people that make that transition think the concept is too bright or want a more focused sound, the concept can definetly give your sound more life while the s90 is often times better for articulation and being more precise.

[@graydemunter5850]

Very nice! I can highly recommend the Selmer Claude Delangle mouthpiece for classic alto. You schould try it 😉