Bartol Stopić - Ryo Noda Phœnix (Fushicho) (1983)

Bartol Stopić, saxophone

The Phoenix's journey is endless.
There is new life in the place where time and space do not exist.
If one encounters that place, he sees eternal love and will be reborn in 500 years.
The Phoenix's flight is never-ending

Japanese born Ryo Noda (b. 1948) has been hailed for his forward-looking, avant-garde compositions and innovative playing techniques. Phoenix is no exception.

Noda's compositional achievements were significantly recognised in 1973 when he was awarded the SACEM Composition Prize. Phoenix was published soon after, at the height of his career. Exploiting extended techniques on the Saxophone to their full potential, Noda provides a detailed score with instruction. However, a significant amount of interpretation with regards to tempo, pauses and pitch bends is left to the performer. Phoenix is one of many significant works for solo Saxophone by the composer. For all saxophonists, Noda's Phoenix is an excellent, varied addition to advanced repertoires.


Audio/video: Matija Kasaić Drakšić
Camera assistant: Edita Kolovrat

Recorded live 23.12.2019.
HGZ, Zagreb, Croatia