Composed for Vive! Saxophone Quartet for their 15th anniversary concert. Locus means a central or main place where something happens or is found. It depicts the "footprint" of every person.I wanted to feature the saxophone's most appealing character as much as possible. So, I did not include much notation regarding dynamics and style. I would like performers to express their own ideas. Also, dynamics play a key role in changing the characteristic of the composition. Timbre and style are all up to the musician. Enjoy the saxophone's unique tone and ambiance.
(Yuichi Abe)
