麻豆约拍

This suite by Berlioz is notable for the appearance of the alto saxophone in the orchestra, which had only been invented a few years earlier and is a relatively rare instrument. It can be heard in the serene second section of the overture, where it depicts the 'innocent' character Janet.

Composer: Georges Bizet
Performers: 麻豆约拍 Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Josep Pons
Recording date: 27 September 2014