Elvis Sousa - Caprice en Forme de Valse by Paul Bonneau

Описание: "Caprice en forme de valse" is a well-known piece composed by French composer Paul Bonneau in 1950. The composition is often performed by solo instruments, especially the saxophone, and is recognized for its virtuosic and lively character.

Here are some key points about the piece:

1. Structure: As the title suggests, it is a "caprice" or whimsical, lively piece in the form of a waltz. It balances lyrical, flowing sections with more playful and technically demanding passages.


2. Style: The piece reflects elements of French romanticism, with a light and elegant style characteristic of French wind repertoire from the mid-20th century. There are also hints of jazz influences in the harmonic language and rhythms.

Biography

Elvis Sousa belongs to a prosperous generation of saxophonists in Portugal, having studied with professors Fernando Ramos and Henk van Twillert at the School of Music and Performing Arts of Porto; Vincent David, at the Conservatory of Versailles; and Claude Delangle, at the famous Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et danse de Paris. By this time, Elvis Sousa had won various awards in National and International Competitions, including the following, which deserve special mention:
-1st prize in the category of "Chamber Music" and 2nd prize in the category of "Soloist" at the International Competition of "Chieri", Turin, Italy;
-1st prize in the International Competition "Terras la Sallette", Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal;
-1st prize in the International Competition "Saxoporto", Porto, Portugal;
-1st prize in the National Competition "Paços Premium", Paços de Brandão, Portugal;
-2nd prize in the International Competition "Leopold Bellan", Paris, France;
-3rd prize in the "Dilson Florêncio" International Saxophone Competition, Brasilia, Brazil;
-3rd prize in the National Competition "El Corte Inglés", Estoril, Portugal;
-2nd prize in the Alto Minho International Wind Competition, Ponte de Lima, Portugal;
-3rd prize in the International Saxophone Competition "Vítor Santos", Palmela, Portugal.
Elvis Sousa made his solo debut with the Madeira Classical Orchestra in the "Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra" by composer Anne Victorino d'Almeida. In addition, he also participated in several acoustic investigations at the Institute for Research and Coordination of Music and Acoustics of Paris – IRCAM.
He recently completed his Master's Degree in Music Teaching at the Catholic University of Portugal. He resides on the island of Madeira, where he performs several solo concerts on the island, in Portugal, and across Spain and Italy. He’s creating a new artistic institution in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, where freedom of expression and artistic quality can thrive.
In 2024 he will release his first classical music album (alto/soprano saxophone and piano) with japanese pianiste Yuko Hironaka.

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