Shner,Idit Merle Noir CD

... An impressive showing." - the Washington Post. For her newest recording, saxophonist Idit Shner presents a "mid-century modern" recital of original and arranged works for saxophone and piano. All of the compositions date from 1939-1977 including original works by Eugene Bozza, Paul-Baudouin Michel, and Philip Glass, along with arrangements of pieces by Olivier Messiaen (Le Merle Noir, for flute and piano), Ross Lee Finney (Sonata in a minor, for violin and piano). Accompanying Shner is the incomparable pianist Svetlana Kotova.

1. Concertino: I. Fantasqueetleger 2. Concertino: II. Andantino 3. Concertino: III. Tarantelle 4. Le Merle Noir 5. Yizkor 6. Scaramouche 7. Mouvements 8. Gradus: Part I 9. Gradus: Part II 10. Sonata in a Minor: I. Allegro Moderato Con Moto 11. Sonata in a Minor: II. Largo Sostenuto 12. Sonata in a Minor: III. Allegretto Con Spirito