A Cruel Angel's Thesis [Saxophone Quintet (or Quartet)]
This is a saxophone quintet arrangement of "A Cruel Angel's Thesis," the opening theme song used for the sci-fi anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion," based on the original work by GAINAX. This arrangement focuses on faithfully reproducing the original song. It is desirable to play the accompaniment rhythm with a clear sense of rhythm. The 2nd Alto Saxophone is optional, allowing for performance as either a quartet or a quintet.
| Song Title (Japanese) | 残酷な天使のテーゼ |
| Song Title (English) | A Cruel Angel's Thesis |
| Instrumentation | Saxophone Quintet |
| Product Code | YMDP-0001 |
| Composer | Hidetoshi Sato |
| Arranger | Yuto Yamada |
| Engraver | Yuto Yamada |
| Duration | 4:00 |
| Arrangement Year | 2020 |
| Performance Audio | YouTube |
| Digital (PDF) Score | Piascore Sheet Music Store |
Instrumentation List
| Instrument | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Soprano Saxophone in B-flat | 1 |
| 1st Alto Saxophone in E-flat | 1 |
| (Optional)2nd Alto Saxophone in E-flat | 1 |
| Tenor Saxophone in B-flat | 1 |
| Baritone Saxophone in E-flat | 1 |
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