Marcel Mule

Marcel Mule (24 June 1901 – 18 December 2001) was a French classical saxophonist. He was known worldwide as one of the great classical saxophonists, and many pieces were written for him, premiered by him, and arranged by him. Many of these pieces have become staples in the classical saxophone repertoire. He is considered to be the founder of the French Saxophone School and the most representative saxophone soloist of his time, being a fundamental figure in the development of the instrument.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 24, 1901 (Aube), Died December 18, 2001 (Hyères)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1931 - 1935

Roles Represented in DAHR: saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia (U.K.) WL3403 10-in. between December 15 and 17 1931 La tyrolienne Marcel Gaveau ; Marcel Mule Saxophone solo, with piano instrumentalist, saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) WL3404 10-in. between December 15 and 17 1931 Le cygne Marcel Gaveau ; Marcel Mule Alto saxophone solo, with piano instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) WL3405 10-in. between December 15 and 17 1931 Variations sur Malborough Marcel Gaveau ; Marcel Mule Alto saxophone solo, with piano instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) WL3406 10-in. between December 15 and 17 1931 Les millions d'Arlequin Marcel Gaveau ; Marcel Mule Saxophone solo, with piano instrumentalist, saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) CL4762 10-in. 3/12/1934 Cache-cache Quatuor de Saxophones de la Garde Républicaine Saxophone quartet instrumentalist, soprano saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) CL4950 10-in. 6/15/1934 Canzonetta Marcel Gaveau ; Marcel Mule Alto saxophone solo, with piano instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) CL4951 10-in. 6/15/1934 Pâtres Marcel Gaveau ; Marcel Mule Alto saxophone solo, with piano instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) CL5064 10-in. 10/27/1934 Menuet Quatuor de Saxophones de la Garde Républicaine Saxophone quartet instrumentalist, soprano saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) CL5065 10-in. 10/27/1934 Rêverie Quatuor de Saxophones de la Garde Républicaine Saxophone quartet instrumentalist, soprano saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) CL5075 10-in. 11/6/1934 Schön Rosmarin Joseph Benvenuti ; Marcel Mule Alto saxophone solo, with piano instrumentalist, saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) CL5076 10-in. 11/6/1934 Liebesfreund Joseph Benvenuti ; Marcel Mule Alto saxophone solo, with piano instrumentalist, saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) CL5079 10-in. 11/6/1934 Chant hindou Joseph Benvenuti ; Marcel Mule Alto saxophone solo, with piano instrumentalist, saxophone  
Columbia (U.K.) CL5315 10-in. 4/12/1935 Sérénade badine Joseph Benvenuti ; Marcel Mule Alto saxophone solo, with piano instrumentalist, saxophone  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Mule, Marcel," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/368181.

Mule, Marcel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/368181.

"Mule, Marcel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.

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