Ernst,Johannes 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.

1. Cells for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophone and Ensemble 2. Obduktion (1988) for Alto Saxophone Solo 3. Composition for Alto Saxophone and Tape (1992) 4. Fragmente Der Liebe (1987) for Tenor Saxophone and String Quartet