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Paul creston 19061985 was one of the most significant american composers from the middle of the twentieth century. Paul creston collection finding aid pdf umkc libraries. The work is written for e flat saxophone and has three movements, the headings of which are in. Showing an early interest in music, creston was enrolled in piano. Schirmer ed3546 paul creston concerto for alto saxophone. During his childhood, creston visited sicily with his mother where he was exposed to the folk songs and dances of the sicilian peasants and his love of music was awakened. Creston was a selftaught italianamerican composer noted for his accessible tonal style and for the strong emphasis on rhythm in his works. Paul creston, original name giuseppe guttoveggio, born oct. All three movements are constructed from a single motive, which is itself derived from the opening notes of paul crestons sonata for alto saxophone, a staple of the solo saxophone repertoire and something i played during my college years as a music major.