Paul Creston "Sax Sonata" Op.19 Performance Research

Paul Creston is one of the important composers of the 20th century, his works with wide range of subjects, especially Saxophone works of modern saxophone music development has important influence. He created in 1939 the saxophone Sonata op. 19 "is by today’s saxophonist, known as" one of the most mature works for Saxophone and Piano ".The according to his own practice playing experience, to the music of the creation background, musical structure, performance skills for further a brief analysis and performance tips, to let more Saxophone in practice this piece may be used as reference for the.At first, the paper introduces the Paul Creston’s artistic achievement, and illustrate the status of works in the saxophone music; secondly, on the layout and structure of works made brief analysis, and on music in the special playing techniques practice tips. Finally, we discuss the works in concert with the teaching practice of academic value.Through of Creston this first sonata of in-depth study, enable us to understanding to the composer’s characteristics and composing techniques, to fully grasp the Creston’s writing style has a extremely important role. Is conducive to deepening the understanding of the works, to better grasp the inherent characteristics of the works, the perfect interpretation of the works.