Per Friman's debut album, "Från det ena till det andra," released in 2011, is a captivating journey through a diverse range of musical styles and arrangements. As a classically trained saxophonist, Friman showcases his versatility and virtuosity, collaborating with an ensemble of talented musicians to bring these pieces to life.
The album features a mix of traditional Swedish folk tunes, classical compositions, and original works, all masterfully arranged for various combinations of saxophone, piano, guitar, clarinet, percussion, and brass ensemble. From the lively "Loftahammarpolskan" to the serene "Ave Maria," Friman and his collaborators navigate through a rich tapestry of musical landscapes.
Highlights include the energetic "Radetzky-marsch" and the playful "Sax-o-phun," demonstrating Friman's ability to infuse each piece with a unique character and charm. The album also includes works by renowned composers such as Franz Schubert, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Johann Strauss II, arranged to highlight the expressive capabilities of the saxophone and other instruments.
With a total runtime of 49 minutes, "Från det ena till det andra" is a testament to Per Friman's artistic vision and his commitment to expanding the repertoire for the saxophone. This album is a must-listen for fans of classical music, jazz, and folk, offering a fresh and engaging perspective on both familiar and lesser-known pieces.
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Tracks
Loftahammarpolskan (Arr. for guitar, clarinet, saxophone and percussion)Traditional Song, Per Friman, Pontus Estling, Rolf Landberg, Erik Ronström
Duo Concertant, Op. 55: No. 2. AndanteJean Bapiste Singelee, Per Friman, Stefan Lindgren, Christer Johnsson
Sonata in E-Flat Major for Alto Saxophone, Op. 19: No. 3, With GaietyPaul Creston, Per Friman, Stefan Lindgren
Monolog, No. 4 CG 5932Erland von Koch, Per Friman
Bergakungen: Vallflickans dans (Arr. for piano and saxophone)Hugo Alfvén, Per Friman, Stefan Lindgren
Donat 1798 ( Arr. for clarinet, guitar, saxophone and percussion)Traditional Song, Per Friman, Pontus Estling, Rolf Landberg, Erik Ronström
Kronobergs regementes marsch (Arr. for piano, guitar, bass and saxophone)Carl Latann, Per Friman, Pontus Estling, Erik Ronström, Johan Strindberg
Café 1930 (Arr. for saxophone quartet)Astor Piazzolla, Per Friman, Sebastian Fjellheim, Ronny Stensson, Christer Johnsson
Polka - den gyllene tidsåldern (Arr. for saxophone quartet)Dimitrj Schostakovich, Per Friman, Christer Johnsson, Ronny Stensson, Sebastian Fjellheim
Ave Maria, D. 839 (Arr. for piano and saxophone)Franz Schubert, Per Friman, Stefan Lindgren
Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano, FP 43: II. Andante Con MotoFrancis Poulenc, Per Friman, Stefan Lindgren, Christer Johnsson
Cache-CacheRobert Clerisse, Per Friman, Sebastian Fjellheim, Christer Johnsson, Ronny Stensson
Sax-o-phun (Arr. for saxophone, percussion and brass ensemble)Rudolph Cornelius Wiedoeft, Per Friman, Rolf Landberg, Björn Nyman, Anders Rydström, Felix Rothman, Staffan Johansson, Johan Nordfeldt
Radetzky-marsch, Op. 228 (Arr. for wind ensemble)Johan Strauss, Per Friman, Rolf Landberg, Björn Nyman, Anders Rydström, Felix Rothman, Staffan Johansson, Johan Nordfeldt, Peter Kubik, Malin Gustavsson, Elin Holmström, Ionel Cristea, Max Orm Låke, Fanny Rehnberg, Caroline Svensson, Anders Matell, Jesper Atterling
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