Work Information
| commissioned by the National Brass Band Championships |
| Work Notes |
version for Euphonium and orchestra available on hire |
Publisher |
Novello & Co Ltd |
| Category |
Soloist(s) and Large Ensemble (7 or more players) |
Year Composed |
1972 |
| Duration |
16 Minutes |
Solo Instrument(s) |
Euphonium |
| Orchestration |
brass band [=wind orchestra] [=chamber orchestra]
alt.: euphonium and piano |
Availability |
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| Full Score(s): |
NOV090604 |
Full Score(s): |
Not available |
| Reduced Score(s): |
NOV120387 |
Reduced Score(s): |
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Programme Note
This concerto is probably the first for the instrument, and was written in 1972 as the result of a commission by the National Brass Band Festival with funds from the Arts Council of Great Britain.
As a concerto, it is based on the classical form whilst acknowledging later modifications to it. The first Moderato movement reflects the composer's melodic instinct, although within this framework the soloist embellishes the material freely. A lento movement which follows, contains the only Cadenza elements in the work, recalling folk tunes. The finale is strongly driven at first by a rhythmic motive stated by trombones and timpani, but the soloist provides a contrast with a sprightly Rondo theme. A whole-tone version of the theme concludes the work in a flourish of virtuoso display.
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