
Breathing Lessons
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1/7Compositional Technique
David Sampson's "Breathing Lessons" alternates between extroverted "scenes" depicting events from the book and introverted "interludes" ruminating on poignant quotes.
Performer Biography
The New Hudson Saxophone Quartet (NHSQ) was formed in 1987 and is dedicated to performing and expanding the American repertoire for saxophone quartet.
Composition History
Eddie Sauter's Piece for Tuba and Saxophone Quartet, composed in 1961, was written for tubist Harvey Philips and the New York Saxophone Quartet.
Recording & Production
All the works on this album are world premiere recordings, showcasing a range of styles and musical creativity.
Composition History
Dexter Morrill's Six Bagatelles and Elias Tanenbaum's Sax Quartet were written for and dedicated to the New Hudson Saxophone Quartet.
Composition History
David Sampson's "Breathing Lessons" was inspired by Anne Tyler's 1988 novel of the same name, which had been a long-time favorite of the composer.
Recording & Production
This album, "Breathing Lessons," is the New Hudson Saxophone Quartet's third full-length recording dedicated to American music for saxophone quartet.






















