Jacques ibert short concerto for alto saxophone and 11 instruments
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Jacques Ibert was born in Paris in August 15 th 1890. His mother, an accomplished pianist, provided violin, then piano lessons for Jacques, despite his father’s wishes that his son follow in his business profession.
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From the beginning, Jacques always was more interested in free improvisation on the piano than concentration on technique and repertory.
After deciding to become a composer, his cousin ,Manuel de Falla, encouraged him in this field.
After graduating from secondary school in 1908, he delayed entering the Paris Conservatoire in order to help his father, whose family business had suffered a financial setbacks.
While working there, his plans switched from music to acting, an interest stimulated by meeting actors ,singers, artists and writers during the family’s earlier travels.
His interest in theatre would be remain important for him throughout life.
Finally in 1911, Ibert entered the Paris Conservatoire, and was taught by Pessard , Gédalge, and Vidal. Among his cl