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“Birds”, a breathtaking piece for solo alto saxophone in three movements, was composed exclusively for the longtime principle saxophonist and concertmaster of the famous Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra – Nobuya Sugawa.
The concerto, written by Toshio Mashima, is in three movements: Swallow, Seagull, and Phoenix.
Kyle Mechmet, alto saxophone
Mark Humphreys, conductor
Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches
Recorded live May 23, 2022 at the Duncan Theater in Lake Worth, Florida.
