A research project into the saxophone class of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels (1867-1904): the world’s first concertos for saxophone and orchestra by Paul Gilson (1865-1942) Saxophonist Kurt Bertels hopes not only to make the Belgian composer Paul Gilson’s works for saxophone and orchestra much better known but also tobroaden the instrument’s standard repertoire with his CD Works for Saxophone and Orchestra by Paul Gilson; the recording was made in collaboration with Flanders Symphony Orchestra. Bertels endeavours to present these works in a historically informed manner, with the intention of linking the instrument to the movement for historically informed performance.

• 1. Concerto No.1 For Alto Saxophone and Orchestra I. Allegro De
• 2. Concerto No.1 For Alto Saxophone and Orchestra Ii. Andante R
• 3. Concerto No.1 For Alto Saxophone and Orchestra Iii. Scherzo
• 4. Concerto No.2 For Alto Saxophone and Orchestra I. Intrada
• 5. Concerto No.2 For Alto Saxophone and Orchestra Ii. Finale
• 6. Recitatif Et Serenade For Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra