How I met Adolphe Sax, journeying through the History of the Saxophone

Episode 3. Escalating Rivalry. Adolphe Sax and the Bass Clarinet.


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Adolphe Sax will achieve a significant milestone in his young musical career, presenting his innovative bass clarinet at the Industrial Exhibition of Brussels at the age of sixteen. His design substantially improved the resonance and tuning of the instrument, earning admiration, even from the renowned musician François-Antoine Habeneck. However, his success also provoked envy, especially from Louis Auguste Buffet. Sax patented his creation in 1838 and continued to refine it. Despite numerous debates about his contributions, Sax will leave an indelible mark on history.

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How I met Adolphe Sax, journeying through the History of the SaxophoneBy Álvaro Molina Cedena