Katsuki Tochio & Yuriko Tsuji with baritone saxophone and piano

Alban Berg focused on the lyricism of the saxophone
Alban Berg is actually a very important composer for saxophone players. His use of the alto saxophone in orchestral works such as Violin Concerto, Lulu, and Wine makes full use of the instrument's lyrical qualities.
The desire to perform on saxophone the songs left behind by composers who, unusually for the time, were among the first to focus on the saxophone, and to delve deeply into its charms, came very naturally to me.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Katsuki Tochio