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BERLIOZ Hector

The saxophone, for pieces of a mysterious, solemn character, is, in my opinion, the most beautiful low voice known to date.

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KOECHLIN Charles

The sound of the alto and tenor saxophones is very velvety, with great agility and a soft, easy attack.

Traité de l'Orchestration

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KOECHLIN Charles

The soprano saxophone sounds less full than the alto, and (if not played very well) a little harder.

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MILHAUD Darius

… the appearance of the saxophone, crusher of dreams…

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GETZ Stan

If you like an instrument that sings, play the saxophone. At its best it’s like the human voice.

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GETZ Stan

The saxophone is an imperfect instrument, especially the tenor and soprano, as far as intonation goes. The challenge is to sing on an imperfect instrument that is outside of your body.

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MULLIGAN Gerry

I would think, of all saxophones, the baritone would be the most logical instrument if anybody was adding a voice to the symphony orchestra.