Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head - Baroque: For Soprano Saxophone & Piano (2025)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 49:01 minutes | 451 MB
Classical | Label: Navona Records, Official Digital Download
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 49:01 minutes | 451 MB
Classical | Label: Navona Records, Official Digital Download
On BAROQUE, Californian saxophonist Christopher Greco delivers an inspired and effective blend of Baroque music with the rich voice of the soprano saxophone. The result is a refreshing and compelling interpretation that bridges two separate centuries with elegance and virtuosity.
Greco’s wide-ranging musical background — including his experience with clarinet and flute, both rooted in Baroque tradition — positions him as the ideal candidate to reimagine this repertoire, his deep understanding of these instruments allowing him to highlight the expressive potential of the saxophone in a historically informed yet innovative way. Partnering with pianist Po Sim Head, whose sensitive playing captures both the stylistic nuance and vitality of the period, the duo delivers performances that are both thoughtful and exhilarating.
Through Greco’s artistry, this seldom-explored combination shines as a bold and beautiful reimagining of Baroque sound — a splendidly-executed testament to the power of creative vision and musical dialogue.
Tracklist:
01. Oboe Concerto in C Minor, S. Z799 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Andante
02. Oboe Concerto in C Minor, S. Z799 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Adagio
03. Oboe Concerto in C Minor, S. Z799 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Presto
04. Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, H. 545 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Allegro moderato
05. Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, H. 545 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Siciliano
06. Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, H. 545 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Allegro
07. Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Siciliana
08. Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Spirituoso
09. Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Andante
10. Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): IV. Vivace
11. Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Andante - Presto
12. Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Allegro
13. Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Adagio
14. Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): IV. Menuetto I - Menuetto II
15. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: V. Menuett I - VI. Menuett II (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone by Christopher J. Greco)
16. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: VII. Gigue (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone by Christopher J. Greco)
17. Pièces de clavecin, Livre III, Ordre XV: No. 2, Le dodo, ou l'amour au berçeau (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head)
foobar2000 v2.24.1 / DR Meter v0.7
log date: 2025-07-24 17:49:33
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Analyzed: Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head / Baroque: For Soprano Saxophone & Piano
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR11 -0.89 dBFS -15.34 dBFS 3:28 01-Oboe Concerto in C Minor, S. Z799 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Andante
DR12 -1.63 dBFS -17.28 dBFS 4:41 02-Oboe Concerto in C Minor, S. Z799 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Adagio
DR11 -1.07 dBFS -14.70 dBFS 4:08 03-Oboe Concerto in C Minor, S. Z799 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Presto
DR11 -1.93 dBFS -16.37 dBFS 3:23 04-Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, H. 545 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Allegro moderato
DR11 -2.55 dBFS -17.17 dBFS 2:03 05-Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, H. 545 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Siciliano
DR12 -0.19 dBFS -13.95 dBFS 4:57 06-Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, H. 545 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Allegro
DR13 -1.60 dBFS -18.28 dBFS 2:21 07-Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Siciliana
DR12 -1.93 dBFS -16.78 dBFS 2:08 08-Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Spirituoso
DR11 -3.40 dBFS -18.91 dBFS 2:32 09-Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Andante
DR12 -1.02 dBFS -15.77 dBFS 1:16 10-Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): IV. Vivace
DR14 -1.02 dBFS -17.60 dBFS 1:58 11-Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Andante - Presto
DR12 -1.02 dBFS -16.07 dBFS 3:03 12-Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Allegro
DR11 -1.24 dBFS -17.67 dBFS 1:33 13-Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Adagio
DR12 -2.65 dBFS -17.55 dBFS 3:20 14-Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): IV. Menuetto I - Menuetto II
DR10 -4.22 dBFS -20.06 dBFS 3:44 15-Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: V. Menuett I - VI. Menuett II (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone by Christopher J. Greco)
DR10 -5.32 dBFS -18.00 dBFS 1:49 16-Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: VII. Gigue (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone by Christopher J. Greco)
DR10 -3.47 dBFS -16.53 dBFS 2:36 17-Pièces de clavecin, Livre III, Ordre XV: No. 2, Le dodo, ou l'amour au berçeau (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head)
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Number of tracks: 17
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 48000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1279 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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log date: 2025-07-24 17:49:33
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Analyzed: Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head / Baroque: For Soprano Saxophone & Piano
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR11 -0.89 dBFS -15.34 dBFS 3:28 01-Oboe Concerto in C Minor, S. Z799 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Andante
DR12 -1.63 dBFS -17.28 dBFS 4:41 02-Oboe Concerto in C Minor, S. Z799 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Adagio
DR11 -1.07 dBFS -14.70 dBFS 4:08 03-Oboe Concerto in C Minor, S. Z799 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Presto
DR11 -1.93 dBFS -16.37 dBFS 3:23 04-Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, H. 545 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Allegro moderato
DR11 -2.55 dBFS -17.17 dBFS 2:03 05-Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, H. 545 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Siciliano
DR12 -0.19 dBFS -13.95 dBFS 4:57 06-Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, H. 545 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Allegro
DR13 -1.60 dBFS -18.28 dBFS 2:21 07-Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Siciliana
DR12 -1.93 dBFS -16.78 dBFS 2:08 08-Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Spirituoso
DR11 -3.40 dBFS -18.91 dBFS 2:32 09-Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Andante
DR12 -1.02 dBFS -15.77 dBFS 1:16 10-Oboe Sonata in A Minor, TWV 41:a3 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): IV. Vivace
DR14 -1.02 dBFS -17.60 dBFS 1:58 11-Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): I. Andante - Presto
DR12 -1.02 dBFS -16.07 dBFS 3:03 12-Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): II. Allegro
DR11 -1.24 dBFS -17.67 dBFS 1:33 13-Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): III. Adagio
DR12 -2.65 dBFS -17.55 dBFS 3:20 14-Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head): IV. Menuetto I - Menuetto II
DR10 -4.22 dBFS -20.06 dBFS 3:44 15-Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: V. Menuett I - VI. Menuett II (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone by Christopher J. Greco)
DR10 -5.32 dBFS -18.00 dBFS 1:49 16-Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: VII. Gigue (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone by Christopher J. Greco)
DR10 -3.47 dBFS -16.53 dBFS 2:36 17-Pièces de clavecin, Livre III, Ordre XV: No. 2, Le dodo, ou l'amour au berçeau (Arr. for Soprano Saxophone & Piano by Christopher J. Greco & Po Sim Head)
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Number of tracks: 17
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 48000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1279 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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